Here's how his diagnosis has changed him.
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After nearly five decades of performing on stage, Diamond announced in 2018 that he would no longer be able to tour due to Parkinson's disease."The onset of the disease has made it difficult to travel and perform on a large scale basis," he shared with fans, via."It is with great reluctance and disappointment that I announce my retirement from concert touring. I have been so honored to bring my shows to the public for the past 50 years," he wrote.
This came as a blow to the"Cracklin' Rosie" singer, who admitted he still hopes for the chance to perform again someday."in 2021."But I'll have to deal with it. In my heart, I secretly think, well, maybe I can do a few more shows," he said at the time. So far, he's given several one-off performances since announcing his retirement from touring.
Just before officially canceling the last remaining stops on his 50th Anniversary tour, Diamond spoke with the Associated Press about."It's the high point of an entertainer's career when you get up on stage and go in front of your audience, particularly people who have been loyal and loving to you for years," he told the AP in 2018."They can expect me to give everything that I possibly can. I will leave no stone unturned and no song unsung.
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