Neil Diamond Diagnosed with Parkinson's ... Retiring from Touring
Neil Diamond Diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease, Announces Retirement
Neil Diamond is hanging it up on the big stage because he just revealed he's been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.
The iconic pop singer made the announcement Monday, saying he was retiring from concert touring upon receiving his diagnosis. The third leg of his 50th anniversary tour -- originally set to launch in March -- has been cancelled on doctor's orders.
Fans are said to be getting refunded in full.
Neil said in a statement ... "I plan to remain active in writing, recording and other projects for a long time to come." He added ... "My thanks goes out to my loyal and devoted audiences around the world. You will always have my appreciation for your support and encouragement."
Neil finished by saying ... "The ride has been 'so good, so good, so good' thanks to you."
He'll be presented with a Lifetime Achievement award at the Grammys this weekend.
snowleopard83 on January 23rd, 2018 at 08:40 UTC »
My dad flew him around in the eighties. He said Neil was one of the best people he has ever met. Whenever he was on tour my dad would get tickets and we would go. Great showman, great concerts. One of my favorite-silly memories of my dad was one night he got tipsy and he belted out “Forever in Blue Jeans.”
goo-goo-gajoob on January 23rd, 2018 at 05:36 UTC »
Gotta watch Saving Silverman now.
The man's a legend!
hauntedbypaul on January 23rd, 2018 at 03:27 UTC »
What a huge bummer. My mom always used to play Neil Diamond CDs when I was a kid, he's got some really great songs. I hope he still has some good years left ahead of him and that the disease progresses as slowly as it can.