Neil Diamond on Parkinson’s disease: “This is what I have to accept.” 2023
Neil Diamond takes longer to accept his 2018 Parkinson’s diagnosis. The 82-year-old discussed his progressing neurological illness in a recent interview.
Neil Diamond discusses Parkinson’s illness years after his diagnosis.
He admitted to being in denial for two years after his diagnosis of the central nervous system illness that impairs brain and body mobility. “I’m doing it,” he said. I hate it. He said, “But… this is me; this is what I have to accept. I’m ready. I’m making the best of God’s hand. I am.”
He has accepted his diagnosis “only in the last few weeks,” which has provided him peace of mind. He’s happier and friendlier since then. Self-compassion is his.
About Neil Diamond
Neil Diamond is one of the most successful performers of all time. He holds 130 million recordings globally. Diamond has had 38 Billboard top-10 hits. These comprises Yesterday’s Songs, Desiree, Song Sung Blue, You Don’t Bring Me, Flowers, I’ve been this way before, Heartlight, Longfellow Serenade, If you know what I mean, and Sweet Caroline. He sang and acted in “The Jazz Singer.” Grammy Lifetime Achievement, Kennedy Center Awards, etc.
