M*A*S*H Star Alan Alda Gets Candid on Parkinson’s at 90: ‘I Gotta Accept’
The 90-year-old actor says laughter and improvisation help him manage Parkinson’s while he continues his podcast and public appearances.
- In a recent CBS Sunday Morning interview, Alan Alda, 90, vowed not to let Parkinson define him, reflecting on his life with the progressive neurological condition.
- Alda first noticed symptoms at 79, experiencing REM Sleep Behaviour Disorder—an uncommon early sign of Parkinson's that caused him to act out dreams, "throwing" a pillow at his wife Arlene.
- Humor helps Alda manage Parkinson's symptoms; "I find what makes me laugh about it, and then I go tell Arlene," he said, emphasizing laughter as his primary coping tool.
- Beyond his diagnosis, Alda continues prioritizing connection through his podcast "Clear+Vivid," where he has interviewed guests including Paul McCartney and Michael J. Fox since 2018.
- Married for 70 years, Alda remains grounded in reality, stating, "I really think reality is my friend," as he continues navigating life without letting Parkinson diminish his perspective.
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