Y&R: Joe Ladue (Derek Thurston) suffering from Alzheimers and was the subject of a "silver alert"

[alphanguy74]

I had no idea.. and this is so sad to hear. This happened 3 years ago, and none of us in the fan base knew about it. I guess we know why we haven't heard from or about him in years.

http://azdailysun.com/news/local/state-and-regional/missing-man-with-alzheimer-s-found/article_851e41af-bb3e-58f6-8a51-21d8b9b25d19.html

[YRfan23]

For a second I thought you were gonna say he died.....can't deal with anymore soap deaths....

That is sad though. I give him my best wishes!

[DRW50]

Sorry to hear this. You may want to put this in the WATN thread.

[FrenchFan]

Damn, he is young.