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A-ha's Morten Harket Opens Up About Parkinson's Battle

6/4/2025

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Morten Harket, the iconic voice of A-ha, bravely shares his Parkinson's diagnosis at 65, transitioning from silence to openness about his journey. After successful deep brain stimulation surgeries that eased his symptoms, he now grapples with the emotional weight of uncertainty, confessing, "I don’t feel like singing." His courage resonates deeply as he navigates this challenging chapter.

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Morten Harket, the iconic voice of A-ha, bravely shares his Parkinson's diagnosis at 65, transitioning from silence to openness about his journey. After successful deep brain stimulation surgeries that eased his symptoms, he now grapples with the emotional weight of uncertainty, confessing, "I don’t feel like singing." His courage resonates deeply as he navigates this challenging chapter.