Eyesight tests could predict which people with Parkinson’s will develop dementia 18 months on

Eyesight tests could be used to identify which people with Parkinson’s disease are likely to suffer from cognitive impairment and possible dementia 18 months later. UK researchers have found that people with Parkinson’s who perform less well in eye tests show worse cognitive performance a year and a half later.   The study is one of … Read more

In first interview since his death, Des O’Connor’s widow reveals he was battling PARKINSON’s

Jodie Brooke Wilson couldn’t accept what the doctors were saying when they told her two months ago that her brilliant and much-loved husband Des O’Connor had died. He was 88 and in hospital following a fall but, after 30 wondrous years together, she couldn’t imagine a world without him. She still can’t. ‘Des was getting … Read more

In first interview since his death, Des O’Connor’s widow reveals he was battling PARKINSON’s

Jodie Brooke Wilson couldn’t accept what the doctors were saying when they told her two months ago that her brilliant and much-loved husband Des O’Connor had died. He was 88 and in hospital following a fall but, after 30 wondrous years together, she couldn’t imagine a world without him. She still can’t. ‘Des was getting … Read more

Sir Billy Connolly says he has made peace with death from Parkinson’s

Sir Billy Connolly admitted that he has made peace with death as he retired from his 50-year career in stand-up comedy during a touching documentary. The Scottish comedian, 78, opened up about his battle with Parkinson’s disease on ITV’s Billy Connolly: It’s Been A Pleasure, which aired on Monday evening. He emotionally admitted that his Parkinson’s … Read more

Sir Billy Connolly says he has made peace with death from Parkinson’s

Sir Billy Connolly admitted that he has made peace with death as he retired from his 50-year career in stand-up comedy during a touching documentary. The Scottish comedian, 78, opened up about his battle with Parkinson’s disease on ITV’s Billy Connolly: It’s Been A Pleasure, which aired on Monday evening. He emotionally admitted that his Parkinson’s … Read more

Sir Billy Connolly, 78, gives frank reflection on life with Parkinson’s disease

Sir Billy Connolly has given a frank reflection on his life with Parkinson’s disease – saying: ‘It will end me, but that’s OK with me.’ The Scottish comedian, 78, was diagnosed with the degenerative condition in 2013, but continued touring for another four years. His last stage appearance was in 2017, when he performed his … Read more

Sir Billy Connolly, 78, gives frank reflection on life with Parkinson’s disease

Sir Billy Connolly has given a frank reflection on his life with Parkinson’s disease – saying: ‘It will end me, but that’s OK with me.’ The Scottish comedian, 78, was diagnosed with the degenerative condition in 2013, but continued touring for another four years. His last stage appearance was in 2017, when he performed his … Read more

Star Wars’ original Boba Fett actor Jeremy Bulloch dead at 75 from Parkinson’s disease

Star Wars’ original Boba Fett actor Jeremy Bulloch dead at 75 after long battle with Parkinson’s disease By Kelby Vera For Dailymail.com Published: 20:48 GMT, 17 December 2020 | Updated: 21:26 GMT, 17 December 2020 Actor Jeremy Bulloch, famous for playing the bounty hunter Boba Fett in  Star Wars’ The Empire Strikes Back and Return … Read more

Star Wars’ original Boba Fett actor Jeremy Bulloch dead at 75 from Parkinson’s disease

Star Wars’ original Boba Fett actor Jeremy Bulloch dead at 75 after long battle with Parkinson’s disease By Kelby Vera For Dailymail.com Published: 20:48 GMT, 17 December 2020 | Updated: 21:22 GMT, 17 December 2020 Actor Jeremy Bulloch, famous for playing the bounty hunter Boba Fett in  Star Wars’ The Empire Strikes Back and Return … Read more

Michael Parkinson’s ‘frail’ appearance causes GMB viewers concern

‘Parky is hardly recognisable here’: Viewers left concerned by Michael Parkinson’s, 85, ‘frail’ appearance on Good Morning Britain as he discusses new book alongside his son Michael Parkinson, 85, from Maidenhead, appeared on Good Morning Britain  The broadcaster was joined by his son Mike, 53, for interview about new book Many viewers said they were … Read more