My Dad had one in 1978. he lost his smell and Although never admitted it we think he couldn't taste either...
He did however manage another 20 years to almost the day, saw all three of his kids marry and all but Julie and my children.
its a still a very dangerous and unpredictable thing and As I like Poison's music I wish him well. To lose 2 rock legends ( Dio last week....
) in such a short time will be a sad time