Marc Cohn is strolling in his reality.
The 65-year-old singer, whose “Walking in Memphis” single took the world by storm within the early ’90s, has Parkinson’s illness — a secret he revealed to followers on Thursday, January 31, whereas sharing he was identified with the dysfunction a number of years in the past.
“I feel like it’s time to tell you, my fans, what many of my colleagues, friends and family already know. About five years ago, I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease,” Cohn introduced on social media.
He defined why he selected to maintain the information near his chest.
“I waited this long to tell you about the diagnosis because I needed time to process the unsettling news myself,” he shared.
Parkinson’s illness is a motion dysfunction that assaults the nervous system and worsens over time, in accordance with the Mayo Clinic. It will possibly have an effect on speech, motion, and stability, trigger tremors and extra.
Stars like Michael J. Fox, Ozzy Osbourne and Neil Diamond have additionally been identified with Parkinson’s.
Nonetheless, Cohn is trying on the vivid aspect of his well being points.
“But the good news is this: I’m doing everything I can to stave off Parkinson’s progression, and with those efforts, I have been able to continue playing shows for you all,” he shared.
Cohn admitted that whereas “some nights have been more difficult than others,” he’s skilled “moments of healing and deep gratitude for my ability to stand at the microphone and continue to do the job I love so much.”
The singer, who gained the Grammy Award for Finest New Artist in 1992 for “Walking in Memphis,” a High 40 hit, took a second to mirror and thank his followers.
“These past few years have been a time of reflection and a reminder of the preciousness of every moment,” he wrote. “Thank you for making my music part of your daily lives. I feel like I’ve been a guest at your weddings, your delivery rooms, your first dances, and all the passages we all go through.”
He added, “This is just another passage… another opportunity to learn another dance.”
Cohn concluded his announcement by revealing he’s not going anyplace.
“I plan on continuing to do shows for as long as possible. Come meet us on the road somewhere,” he acknowledged.
The musician signed his message “with love and gratitude.”
Cohn is ready to start touring in late February, with stops in Arizona, Colorado and California earlier than heading to the East Coast, in accordance with his web site.
Apart from profitable Finest New Artist on the 1992 Grammys, he was additionally nominated for Finest Pop Vocal Efficiency, Male and Tune of the Yr.
The singer was married to NewsNation host Elizabeth Vargas from 2002 to 2014. The exes share two sons: Zachary, 22, and Samuel, 18.
Cohn confronted one other well being scare in 2005 when he and a number of other members of his band had been shot at by a carjacker after their Denver present.
The Grammy winner was hit within the temple – and miraculously survived.
Cohn and a number of other members of his band had been leaving a present in Denver Aug. 7 after they had been shot at by an alleged carjacker, who’s since been charged with tried homicide.
The shooter was sentenced to 36 years in jail.
