Illness
On December 15, 2010, it was reported that Klein is suffering from COPD, a lung disease. His long-time friend Hal Walker commented that Klein is "not well."
On April 8, 2011, it was reported that Klein is suffering from Pick's disease, a form of progressive dementia.
Klein was hospitalized in September 2011 due to complications from COPD and dementia.
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