- He would trip and fall.
- His speech became slurred, so only those who knew him well could understand him.
- He had to use a wheelchair (by 1969).
- He needed help for almost everything except feeding himself and getting out of bed.
- He lost his voice completely after a tracheotomy in 1985 and needed 24-hour nursing care.
- Later he lost virtually all control of his body and could direct his speaking program only through a cheek muscle.
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