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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.
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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.