Conservatorship Sought For Peter Falk

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Conservatorship Sought For Peter Falk

Tue., Dec. 16, 2008 7:42 AM PST by Gina Serpe

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Just one more thing...Peter Falk's daughter is pulling a Jamie Spears.

Catherine Falk has filed legal papers in Los Angeles County Superior Court seeking a conservatorship over her Oscar-nominated father, claiming he suffers from both Alzheimer's and dementia and has grown unable to care for himself.

According to court documents, the younger Falk claims the 81-year-old acting legend and erstwhile Columbo "requires full-time custodial care for his health and safety" and is no longer able to protect himself against "fraud or undue influence."

Falk further asserted that her father has grown unable to both "recognize his physical needs" and "communicate those needs to others who can meet them."

She also claims that he is sadly no longer able to "recognize familiar people, places and things" and "remembers events that did not occur."

Falk's daughter also revealed that six months ago, the aging star "lost control" of his car and suffered a head injury after crashing into an office building.

A spokesperson for the actor has yet to comment on the legal filing. A hearing has been set for next month.