Insider spills on Liza Minnelli's condition
<p>After spending years in the limelight entertaining people, Liza Minnelli now lives her life secluded, according to an insider. </p>
<p>The 77-year-old is receiving round the clock care while she's living alone at home surrounded by her dogs, favourite movies, and the memories of her stardom. </p>
<p>The actress, known for her role as Sally Bowles in the movie <em>Cabaret,</em> reportedly doesn't leave home much because her condition has deteriorated. </p>
<p>"Liza doesn't leave home much anymore," an insider told the <em>National Enquirer</em>. </p>
<p>"She's surrounded by her dogs, her favourite movies and her memories.</p>
<p>"She has spent a lifetime making other people happy, now it's time to focus on herself."</p>
<p>However, there is still some hope that the actress might return to the stage for one last goodbye. </p>
<p>"She does have plans to return to the stage one more time to say goodbye, even if it's in a wheelchair," the same insider said.</p>
<p>Minelli has dementia which is reportedly getting worse, and in 2000 she was diagnosed with viral encephalitis, which is an inflammation of the brain which causes weakness or loss of movement in parts of the body, difficulty speaking, confusion or disorientation, among other things. </p>
<p>She hasn't been seen in public for nearly a year. </p>
<p>"Liza often fidgets, her hands shake, and she looks look horrible," a source said about the star's condition to <em>RadarOnline.com </em>at the time. "She sometimes doesn’t know who she’s talking to and has a hard time focusing."</p>
<p><em>Images: Getty</em></p>
