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Julie Andrews, 90, Urges Action at World Parkinson’s Congress

5/27/2026

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Julie Andrews, 90, delivered a pre-recorded video to the seventh World Parkinson’s Congress, marking her first public appearance in three years.
She addressed attendees in Phoenix, Arizona, on May 24, 2026, urging support for Parkinson’s research.
Andrews called Parkinson’s a devastating disease and encouraged participants to become a beacon of light by joining the Red Thread Project.
Fans praised her online for using her voice to raise Parkinson’s awareness.

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Julie Andrews, 90, delivered a pre-recorded video to the seventh World Parkinson’s Congress, marking her first public appearance in three years.
She addressed attendees in Phoenix, Arizona, on May 24, 2026, urging support for Parkinson’s research.
Andrews called Parkinson’s a devastating disease and encouraged participants to become a beacon of light by joining the Red Thread Project.
Fans praised her online for using her voice to raise Parkinson’s awareness.