Drew Struzan, best known for his iconic work on movie posters for some of the biggest Hollywood blockbusters, is battling Alzheimer’s and “fighting for his life.”

His wife Dylan shared the news on social media.

“Some doctors believe this disease is reversible,” she posted. “For years, Drew and I have used the protocols that are supposed to, at the very least, arrest the forward momentum of the disease to no avail. His body has continued to decline. He is ‘still in there’, as they say. It seems that specialised brains have an advantage as their knowledge is part of the structure of the brain, not just an add-on stored in the brain.”

Struzan is known for his illustration work for the “Star Wars” franchise, “E.T.,” “The Shawshank Redemption,” “Back to the Future,” “Indiana Jones” and more.

He was also responsible for creating the cover art for the “Harry Potter” films.

“Nevertheless, the loss of coordination of moving the information from the brain to a functional expression short-changes abilities,” she continued. “Drew can no longer paint or sign things for you. He is not enjoying a well-deserved retirement but rather fighting for his life.

“He hears all the comments you have left here on these pages. It encourages him. At first he was able to express his thoughts but as time progressed it became infinitely more difficult.”

Dylan Struzan asked fans to continue to keep Drew Struzan in their prayers, adding his “aim was to make the earth a better place,” but went on: “Like a flower, his season is ending.”

The support was immediate on social media.

Mark Heim is a reporter for The Alabama Media Group. Follow him on Twitter @Mark_Heim. He can be heard on “The Opening Kickoff” on WNSP-FM 105.5 FM in Mobile or on the free Sound of Mobile App from 6 to 9 a.m. daily.