US EditionAuthor Robert Munsch shares more details on dementia diagnosis in CBC interview
Robert Munsch, diagnosed with dementia and Parkinson’s, plans to release about 50 unseen children’s stories posthumously through his publisher.
- On Dec. 10, 2025, Robert Munsch told CBC's Adrienne Arsenault he has chosen a medically assisted death and called the interview his 'last hurrah.'
- Munsch has described progressive symptoms of dementia and Parkinson's, saying he manages both despite falls, word-finding difficulty, and limited walking that shape his decisions.
- He said about 50 unseen stories exist and will be released posthumously at about one per year, and Munsch stressed that his mental hold on his tales remains strong.
- Ann said the couple views his choice of medically assisted death as valid and legitimate, and Munsch offered reassurance, saying, `I'll be OK.`
- Munsch's decades-long career includes nearly 100 stories and 90 million copies sold in North America, with Love You Forever's 38 million copies anchoring his legacy.
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'They'll still be putting out Robert Munsch books': Children's author speaks about living with dementia
Bestselling Canadian children’s author Robert Munsch says readers can look forward to more of his stories after his death. He has a plan for new books to come out, he told CBC ‘s Adrienne Arsenault in an interview about living with dementia — explaining what it feels like inside his brain. Munsch, 80, has been diagnosed with dementia as well as Parkinson’s. And he has previously struggled with a stroke, depression, alcoholism and lost two chil…
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Beloved children's author Robert Munsch shared more details about his dementia diagnosis in a CBC News interview he said would be his "last hurrah." The "Love You Forever" author was diagnosed with dementia in 2021 and says he has chosen a medically assisted death, but hasn't set...
Beloved children's author Robert Munsch promising dozens of books to come after his death
After a lifetime of writing beloved children’s books, Robert Munsch is now living with dementia and Parkinson’s disease. In an exclusive interview that he calls his "last hurrah," the bestselling author tells CBC News chief correspondent Adrienne Arsenault about the world that shaped his stories, revealing a secret plan to release dozens of books after his death.
Entertainment: Canadian children’s author Robert Munsch sits down with Adrienne Arsenault for a CBC News exclusive interview
After a lifetime of writing beloved children’s books, Robert Munsch is now living with dementia and Parkinson’s disease and has been approved for a medically assisted death. In an exclusive interview that he calls his ‘last hurrah,’ the bestselling author…
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