Overview
- The 39th Annual Carousel Ball in Denver on Oct. 11 recognized Diamond with the Inspirational Lifetime Achievement Award.
- After accepting the award, he performed Sweet Caroline with Broadway’s Nick Fradiani, who portrays him in The Neil Diamond Musical: A Beautiful Noise.
- The appearance was notable given Diamond’s 2018 disclosure of Parkinson’s disease, with reports also noting his earlier diabetes diagnosis.
- Organizers said the gala raised more than $2 million for the Children’s Diabetes Foundation and the Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes.
- Video messages from Hugh Jackman and Luke Bryan honored Diamond’s impact, and he thanked Barbara and Dana Davis, saying, “I’ve been through it all now, and I’m still coming back for more.”