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Photo Credit: nbcconnecticut Pat Summitt, a woman known for being the "face of modern women's athletics," has died. She was 64 years old. Since 2011, she had been battling early onset dementia (Alzheimer's type). In recent days, her condition deteriorated. Many of Summitt's colleagues and former players visited her bedside before she passed away. The Pat Summitt Foundation requested prayers over the weekend as her condition took a 'turn for the worse.' Her son, Tyler Summitt, released a statement to AP about his mother's battle with Alzheimer's: "Since 2011, my mother has battled her toughest opponent, early onset dementia, 'Alzheimer's Type,' and she did so with bravely fierce determination just as she did with every opponent she ever faced. Even though it's incredibly difficult to come to terms that she is no longer with us, we can all find peace in knowing she no longer carries the heavy burden of this disease....

Photo Credit: tntodayutkedu Legendary Tennessee women's basketball coach Pat Summit has reportedly taken a 'turn for the worse' in her battle against early-onset dementia. Summitt was reportedly moved to hospice over the weekend, with doctors saying that "these could be her final days." The Pat Summitt Foundation released a statement in regards to Summitt's condition: "On behalf of Pat Summitt’s family, we acknowledge the past few days have been difficult for Pat as her early onset dementia, ‘Alzheimer’s Type,’ progresses. She is surrounded by those who mean the most to her and during this time, we ask for prayers for Pat and her family and friends, as well as your utmost respect and privacy. Thank you." The Foundation did not mention hospice care in their statement. Regardless, she deserves our prayers, meditative thoughts, candle-lighting, etc, because it sounds like she is suffering a great deal. I have fond memories of watching Ge...