In 1980, Hayworth was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease, which contributed to her death in 1987 at age 68. The public disclosure and discussion of her illness drew attention to Alzheimer’s, and helped to increase public and private funding for research into the disease.
Edasich (stars.astro.illinois.edu) Edasich (Iota Draconis) is but one of two planet-hosting stars that have proper names, the other Errai (Gamma Cephei).
