The reference to William Utermohlen and his ongoing deterioration after his diagnosis with Alzheimer's is particularly poignant. He painted numerous self-portraits up to the point where apparently he could barely recognize his own face. His work is a vivid testament to the depredations that Alzheimer's inflicts upon creativity. [0] A bullet we should all hope we can dodge until an effective treatment is found.

[0] https://www.boredpanda.com/alzheimers-disease-self-portrait-...