Fact check
“Alan Alda is living with Parkinson's disease.”
Reasoning
The provided source is a reputable news outlet (CBS News) that includes a quote from Alda about his Parkinson's disease, confirming the claim.
On confidence: The CBS News article directly states that Alan Alda will openly discuss his Parkinson's disease, indicating he is living with the condition.
Important context
Alan Alda has publicly spoken about his diagnosis and experiences with Parkinson's disease, as reported in the article.
Evidence
Supporting (1)
- Tier 2 — Independent reportingAlan Alda on fighting Parkinson's with laughter - CBS News
other person, and that's when I realized the value of connection." Connecting is one of Alan Alda's superpowers. Since 2018, on his podcast "Clear+Vivid," he's been interviewing guests like Paul McCartney, Michael J. Fox, Noah Wyle, and…
Limitations
The evidence is limited to a single source; additional corroborating sources would strengthen verification, but the source is reliable. No independent origin corroborated this claim, so it cannot be verified and confidence cannot be high.
- Last verified:
- Oct 4, 2026, 12:20 PM CDT
- Pipeline:
- 2.1.0
- Claim type:
- Factual
Where this claim appeared
Alan Alda on fighting Parkinson's with laughter· Dr. Jon LaPook