Neil Diamond says he’s ‘in denial’ over effects of his Parkinson’s diagnosis

Candy Caroline singer Neil Diamond says he’s unable to take care of the emotional affect of Parkinson’s illness, which impacts speech and motion and is at the moment incurable

Veteran singer Neil Diamond has stated he is in denial in regards to the results of his Parkinson’s analysis, which he obtained in 2018.

The Candy Caroline star, 80, advised his followers the information on his 50th Yr Anniversary World Tour and stated that whereas doing “fairly properly” there are some issues he cannot take care of.

Chatting with Parade in regards to the emotional affect of the illness he stated: “I don’t take care of it. I feel I’m in denial or one thing.”

Neil continued: “It does have its challenges, however I am feeling good and I really feel very constructive about it.”

Parkinson’s illness is attributable to a lack of nerve cells in a part of the mind, which might trigger shaking, sluggish actions and stiffness.

It will probably additionally trigger issues with speech and communication.

Nevertheless Neil says the analysis is not going to cease him from performing.

He stated: “In an odd approach, I feel I’m singing higher than ever. It’s in all probability as a result of I’m not on the highway singing full-out and tearing up my voice. So it’s in superb form, which I didn’t count on.”

Neil advised the publication he was taking his treatment each day and nonetheless understanding.

The one factor the singer cannot do as earlier than is journey, however Neil stated he had the assist of his spouse, who can also be his supervisor, and mates.

The Howdy Once more singer made a musical comeback final 12 months after he retired from touring in January 2018.

In March 2020, he performed a medley of hits throughout a uncommon public look in Las Vegas.

His efficiency, on the Maintain Reminiscence Alive charity’s Energy of Love Gala, helped elevate cash for the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Heart for Mind Well being.

Again To The Future actor Michael J Fox, who can also be residing with Parkinson’s provided a hopeful replace on analysis into the illness on The One Present just lately.

Speaking in regards to the prospect of a remedy he stated: “I’m very hopeful.

“We predict we’re beating down plenty of doorways.

“There’s plenty of completely different avenues for us to course of from all completely different factors of view from the scientific neighborhood, however we expect we have now an opportunity to supply some solutions.”

He concluded: “We predict inside 10 years or so we might be into some actually lively therapies and fairly a number of cures.”