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What to Know About Parkinson's Disease After Ozzy Osbourne's Death
UNITED KINGDOM, JUL 22 – Young-onset Parkinson's affects 5 to 10 percent of patients, disrupting careers and identities; Osbourne's openness helped raise awareness and support specialized care programs.
- Ozzy Osbourne, the frontman of Black Sabbath, died this morning after publicly battling Parkinson's disease for over five years.
- He revealed his Parkinson's diagnosis in 2020, after symptoms worsened and following extensive spinal surgery that paused his touring in 2023.
- Osbourne and his family openly discussed his condition, helping to normalize conversations and support others affected by Parkinson's, while charities praised his efforts.
- Eileen Lynch estimates 10,000 to 12,000 people live with Parkinson's in Coachella Valley alone, highlighting a critical gap in specialist care and growing support efforts.
- With no current cure, progress focuses on early detection and symptom management through exercise, medication, and support, underscoring the rising impact of Parkinson's disease worldwide.
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