Days of Our Lives’ James Reynolds Reveals Parkinson’s Diagnosis
James Reynolds said he first noticed tremors and balance issues before the show wrote his diagnosis into Abe Carver’s storyline.
- On Tuesday, November 10, Days of Our Lives star James Reynolds, 80, revealed he has Parkinson's disease, with the diagnosis incorporated into his character Abe Carver's storyline.
- Reynolds kept the diagnosis private for years as symptoms including tremors, balance issues, and "horrible dreams" became increasingly difficult to conceal, prompting his disclosure to Entertainment Tonight.
- Celebrating 45 years on Days, Reynolds is the longest-running Black actor in a single drama series history and described his colleagues as "extraordinarily helpful and supportive" regarding his condition.
- Mirroring the actor's real-life health journey, Abe has been experiencing neurological symptoms in recent weeks, seeking testing from Dr. Kayla Brady Johnson to determine his diagnosis.
- Parkinson's, a progressive neurological disorder affecting movement, currently lacks a cure, though medications and treatments manage symptoms; public figures including Alan Alda have previously disclosed diagnoses.
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'Days of Our Lives' star James Reynolds reveals Parkinson's diagnosis as show incorporates his condition
LOS ANGELES — Longtime "Days of Our Lives" actor James Reynolds revealed he has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. Reynolds, who has portrayed Abe Carver on the long-running daytime soap for 45 years, discussed his experiences with the disease and…
James Reynolds, actor of 'Days of Our Lives', revealed that he has Parkinson's and that the symptoms of the disease will be included in the series
‘Days of Our Lives’ Star James Reynolds Reveals Parkinson’s Diagnosis, Says It Will Be Written Into Show
James Reynolds revealed not only that he has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, but that the condition will be written into his character’s storyline on “Days of Our Lives.” In an interview with ET published Tuesday, Reynolds explained that his diagnosis was being woven into the long-running daytime soap opera. The actor, who has played Abe Carver on the show for 45 years, initially tried to continue working while hiding his symptoms. But …
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