Beverly Glenn-Copeland Reveals Dementia Diagnosis: 'We'll Need Support from Community in Times Ahead'

The composer also revealed his upcoming tour dates will be his last

Beverly Glenn-Copeland has revealed he has been diagnosed with dementia.

On Monday, Sept. 23, the ambient composer, 80, shared an update on his health in an Instagram Reel alongside his wife and creative collaborator Elizabeth Glenn-Copeland.

At this stage, the illness has impacted his memory and spatial capabilities.

"So far, it does not impact my ability to be fully in the moment with those I love," Beverly said in the video.

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While watching Beverly's health decline has been like "death by a thousand cuts" for Elizabeth, she said, "As these parts of him go, I see his essential light shining brighter than ever, so as is often the case in life, in the sadness there is also a really profound beauty."

During the video, Beverly and Elizabeth revealed that they struggled financially during the pandemic and had to move six times. But they were able to get by thanks to friends and strangers.

Now, they are trying to turn their personal pain into something brighter.

“We want to challenge the mainstream image of this illness, which focuses on loss. We are actively asking the universe to show us where the life is here,” Beverly said. “I want to thank Elizabeth for her unending caregiving and support, and for the brilliance of her creative vision, which has often gone unnoticed.

The "Sunset Village" musician then revealed that his current tour will be his last.

"It’s because of her that I’m still able to join you onstage for this tour, which will be my last," Beverly said referring to his wife.

Despite the diagnosis, the pair have experienced a "massive creative renewal" and are working on a book, musical adaptation and have plans to make a children's TV show.

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While Beverly initially released music in the 1980s, he has since had a resurgence in popularity from his synth-driven records, which helped introduce him to a new generation of fans.

Over the years, he's won several awards including the Slaight Family Polaris Heritage Prize and has been celebrated as a transgender artist in the music industry.

Last year, Beverly released his first studio album in two decades with The Ones Ahead via Transgressive.

He is set to kick off his North American tour — which will be his last — on Thursday, Sept. 26 at the POP Montreal festival.

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