Did anyone else notice that Chris Matthews got

[sallyseven]

very old looking? I had not watched him for months. I turned on the tv on Monday and was shocked to see him looking about 10 years older. New yellow Hair do and a thin neck, including wrinkles around the eyes. What gives is he worried about Maddow???

[dkf]

1. Maybe the Russert thing got to him.

He does seem subdued since then.

[The Backlash Cometh]

4. I'm guessing you're right.

There's a backstory there, I'm sure.

[stray cat]

2. He is ill. I think diabetic but I'm not sure

[Hamlette]

3. yes, he's diabetic and has been hospitalized for it recently n/t

[dkf]

7. I didn't realize he had diabetes.

I HATE this disease. Of all the sins of George Bush, one of his most insidious is his blocking of a cure for diabetes because of his stupid pigheadedness regarding stem cells. What a crock.

[Muttocracy]

13. oh, that's too bad. He can drive me nuts but has his great moments

once in a while.

Maybe Russert's death has made him lose weight seriously.

[caledesi]

16. He lost much weight since his hospitalization; thus the wrinkles. nt

[havocmom]

5. yep, and hospitalized for complications not long ago

has since lost weight, probably under doctors' orders.

But, current events have taken a toll on all of us, so Chris ain't the only one looking old and worried.

[Clark2008]

14. Gaining weight is a sign of diabetes.

Very few people lose weight when they have diabetes unless they have their meds adjusted.

My mother's diabetic and, as I've just discovered, am borderline. I eat extremely healthy and exercise and can't lose weight. I have some insulin issues going on which is causing weight gain.

So, while the doctor can "order" you to lose weight - sometimes you simply cannot if you have diabetes.

[havocmom]

17. Would be reasonable to assume, after a serious hospital visit, he had medical help

Yes, I know the problems faced by diabetics. But he was pretty sick and I will assume he gets decent care. ;)

[mrs_p]

6. the dude is 62

not that that is old, but when i found out his age i was shocked because i thought he looked early 50-ish.

[BeyondGeography]

11. I know...we should all look so shitty at 62

[Muttocracy]

12. actually, he looks fine for 62 - I would have thought same as you. nt

[wyldwolf]

8. I did, and I think he went on without makeup. One night he also seemed rushed at the beginning

[kitfalbo]

9. answer

Slowly morphing into McCain.

[Perky]

10. I noticed precisely the same thing last night as I was flipping

[Phred42]

15. I hope Rachel gets his time-slot. RM & KO back to back!

I hope his health improves..........

And I hope he retires soon.

[totodeinhere]

18. What does this have to do with the presidential campaign?