In May of 2018 Dean was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia and is currently undergoing treatment at Roswell. This Go Fund Me account has been set up by his children to help alleviate their parents financial worries and burdens that come when a loved one has fallen ill. Donations of any kind are welcomed, as well as sharing this link to help spread awareness. Dina, Paul and Trina are greatly appreciative for the support.