Linda Ronstadt has Parkinson's Disease

[LiberalElite]

http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/linda-ronstadt-parkinson-longer-sing-article-1.1435679

The 67-year-old 'Hurt So Bad' songstress, whose vocal range spanned the octaves from contralto to soprano, says she began experiencing symptoms around eight years ago.

Read more: http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/linda-ronstadt-parkinson-longer-sing-article-1.1435679#ixzz2ctMCLXuP

[JayhawkSD]

1. It definitely affects one's voice

In fact, when I was diagnosed I was being treated for a series of small strokes and the neurologist noticed signs in the sound of my voice that suggested to him that I had Parkinson's. It paralyzes the vocal chords. He ran a series of tests and questions and verified that I did. Interestingly, it was about eight years ago, about the same time as Ms. Ronstadt first experienced issues. I hope she is doing as well as I am; that is, that she has as good a neurologist as I do.

Sorry that such a lovely voice has been lost to the world.

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2. So sad, she really had a beautiful voice

[joeybee12]

3. I wish her well...a friend also was recently diagnosed, at 56...

I didn't realize it could hit those this young.