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Morten Harket, Lead Singer of a-Ha, Has Parkinson’s Disease
- Morten Harket, lead singer of Norwegian pop band A-ha, announced on Wednesday that he has Parkinson's disease.
- Harket has battled symptoms like voice difficulties and motor issues for years and underwent two deep brain stimulation surgeries in 2024.
- A-Ha, formed in 1982 and known for hits like Take On Me, plans to adapt future activities to accommodate Harket's condition.
- Harket said, "I don't really know" if he can still sing and described managing his symptoms as a "never-ending rollercoaster ride."
- Despite uncertainties about his singing future, Harket emphasizes acceptance, urges fans not to worry, and continues working on new songs.
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'80s Music Icon Reveals He Has Parkinson's Disease And Isn't Sure He'll Ever Perform Again
Vocalist and A-ha frontman Morten Harket recently shared that he has Parkinson's disease. The singer, age 65, shared his diagnosis on the band's website, which he said he had known about for some time. He said that he was slow to tell the public the news because reactions to announcements like this can be unpredictable. “Part of me wanted to reveal it. Like I said, acknowledging the diagnosis wasn’t a problem for me; it’s my need for peace and…
We stuck posters from him to our closets, swarmed, heard "Take on Me" in a loop: Morten Harket. Now the "a-ha" singer has made his Parkinson's disease public and said that he might never sing again. Memories of an endless summer, mixtapes and a very special voice.
A-ha singer Morten Harket suffers from Parkinson's disease. The neurodegenerative disease also affects many people in Germany. An overview of the symptoms.
A-ha frontman Morten Harket reveals Parkinson’s diagnosis
A-ha frontman Morten Harket has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, he revealed in an article published on the band’s website Wednesday. The “Take On Me” singer told biographer Jan Omdahl that he underwent a procedure for deep brain stimulation (DBS) in June 2024, addressing the left side of his brain, and a similar one in December for the right. Parkinson’s causes parts of one’s brain to deteriorate and affects muscle control, balance and …
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