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Ryan Reynolds Shares Insights on Father's Battle with Parkinson's

The actor reveals the emotional and psychological challenges faced by his late father, highlighting lesser-known symptoms of the disease.

Ryan Reynolds attends the "Deadpool & Wolverine" UK Sneak Peek at the Eventim Apollo on July 11, 2024 in London, England.
Ryan Reynolds speaks the 2024 Forbes Iconoclast Summit at on June 20, 2024 in New York.
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Overview

  • Reynolds discusses his complicated relationship with his father before and after the Parkinson's diagnosis.
  • He emphasizes the impact of hallucinations and delusions, which are often overlooked symptoms of Parkinson's.
  • Reynolds regrets not being able to connect more deeply with his father before his passing in 2015.
  • He acknowledges his mother's role as a caregiver and the emotional toll it took on her.
  • Through the 'More To Parkinson’s' campaign, Reynolds aims to raise awareness about the full spectrum of Parkinson's symptoms.