Neil Diamond has recently shared that he has come to terms with his Parkinson’s disease diagnosis, a condition he revealed in 2018. In a candid interview with CBS Sunday Morning, the 82-year-old music legend expressed that it took him several years to accept the diagnosis. He described the initial period as one of denial, stating, “When the doctor told me what it was, I was just not ready to accept it.” However, he now feels a sense of calm and acceptance, noting, “Somehow, a calm has moved in, and the hurricane of my life… things have gotten very quiet.” He added that he finds himself “easier on people” and “easier on myself,” embracing the reality of his condition with grace
Despite retiring from touring in 2018 due to his diagnosis, Diamond remains active in the music industry. He made a rare public appearance in December 2022 during the opening night of the Broadway musical A Beautiful Noise, which is based on his life. During the event, he surprised the audience by performing “Sweet Caroline,” marking his first public performance since his retirement .
Diamond’s openness about his journey with Parkinson’s disease has been both inspiring and enlightening, offering insight into the challenges and acceptance that come with such a diagnosis.
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