Brett Favre: Former NFL star Brett Favre shared that he had been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in September 2024.
Pope John Paul II (1920-2005): After years as pope, two assassination attempts, and a number of cancer scares, Pope John Paul II's physical health declined in the early 2000s.
Neil Diamond: Singer Neil Diamond announced in 2018 that he was retiring from touring because of a recent Parkinson’s diagnosis.
Linda Ronstadt: Known for her rich soprano vocals, the singer noticed she was having vocal difficulties in 2000.
George H.W. Bush (1924-2018): The 41st President of the United States, and two-time vice president under Ronald Reagan, George H.W.
Alan Alda: The actor kept his diagnosis private for a few years before revealing the news in 2018.
Jesse Jackson: The influential civil rights leader announced his Parkinson's diagnosis in 2017. He was diagnosed two years prior.
Bob Hoskins (1942-2014): Actor Bob Hoskins was best known for his roles in 'The Long Good Friday' (1980), 'Who Framed Roger Rabbit' (1988), and 'Super Mario Bros.
Charles M. Schulz (1922-2000): Cartoonist and creator of the immensely popular comic strip 'Peanuts,' featuring characters Charlie Brown and Snoopy.
Billy Graham (1918-2018): The well-known American evangelist was diagnosed with Parkinson's back in 1993.