Carly Simon reveals Parkinson's diagnosis: "Learning how to live with it"

Carly Simon, the singer known for 1970s hits like "You're So Vain," announced she has Parkinson's disease and also was treated for basal cell carcinoma.

• Jul 27

Brett Favre opens up about Parkinson's disease. What is it?

Brett Favre revealed he's been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. Here's what to know about the diagnosis.

• Sep 24, 2024

Brett Favre reveals he's been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease

Hall of Fame NFL quarterback Brett Favre said during testimony before Congress Tuesday he has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. Currently, there is no known cure, but a variety of medications can provide relief.

• Sep 24, 2024

White House releases memo from Biden's doctor on Parkinson's specialist visits

Press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre faced repeated questions about whether visits to the White House by a Parkinson's disease specialist involved President Biden.

• Jul 9, 2024

Michael J. Fox gets standing ovation after surprise appearance at BAFTAs

As the Michael J. Fox was taken to the stage in a wheelchair, fellow actors and audience members gave Fox a rousing ovation.

• Feb 19, 2024

Experimental implant restores Parkinson's patient's ability to walk

The device worked to "reduce freezing of gait" by electrically stimulating the Parkinson's patient's spinal cord, according to a new study.

• Nov 7, 2023

Michael J. Fox on the injuries he's suffered from Parkinson's disease

The 61-year-old actor is sharing more about his battle with the disease, which he was diagnosed with at age 29.

• May 13, 2023

Jeff Cook, co-founder of country group Alabama, dies at 73

The guitarist disclosed in 2017 that he had been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.

• Nov 8, 2022

After multiple broken bones, Michael J. Fox has one mission: "Don't fall down"

"I'm just getting to where I'm walking steadily again," the award-winning "Back to the Future" actor said. "...It's fantastic."

• Oct 31, 2022

Alan Alda Reveals He Has Parkinson's Disease

Alan Alda revealed Tuesday that he has been living with Parkinson's disease.

• Jul 31, 2018

Neil Diamond Diagnosed With Parkinson's, Retires From Touring

Entertainer Neil Diamond has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, prompting the singer to retire from touring.

• Jan 23, 2018

Boxing Academy Looks To Help Knock Out Effects Of Parkinson's Disease

Ken Larsen was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease two years ago.

• Feb 21, 2016

What Robin Williams' Death Tells Us About Parkinson's Disease

Williams passing has shed light on his overall health; both mental and physical.

• Aug 14, 2014

Wife: Robin Williams Had Parkinson's Disease, Was Sober At Time Of Death

The wife of Robin Williams says was in the stages of Parkinson's disease and was sober at the time of his apparent suicide.

• Aug 14, 2014

Google Glass Can Help Parkinson's Patients

Google Glass can be programmed to help Parkinson's patients manage their illness.

• Apr 9, 2014

Casey Kasem's Children Seek To Wrest Control Of His Health Care From Wife

The filing says Kasem is suffering from advanced Parkinson's disease and is being isolated from his children, friends and family members by his wife.

• Oct 10, 2013