Wilford Brimley (Dr Blair from The Thing/Diabeetus meme) passed away. He was 85.

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Wilford Brimley (Dr Blair from The Thing/Diabeetus meme) passed away. He was 85.

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Deadline has the report.

Former marine, former bodyguard, Quaker Oats promoter & longtime actor from Utah who signal boosted overall concerns with diabetes to the forefront of American conscience, unfortunately passed due to several, undisclosed health issues.

He leaves behind a 2nd wife & 3 sons.

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Re: Wilford Brimley (Dr Blair from The Thing/Diabeetus meme) passed away. He was 85.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4fkq5czCWrc

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Was it from diabetes? That's all I have to know.
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Catastrophe wrote: Sat Aug 01, 2020 10:13 pm Was it from diabetes? That's all I have to know.
Update: according to his agent, Wilford suffered a kidney ailment for 2 months, which required dialysis. Based on mayo clinic readings, he was suffering from diabetic nephropathy.
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