Alan Alda is living with Parkinson's disease.
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The provided source is a reputable news outlet (CBS News) that includes a quote from Alda about his Parkinson's disease, confirming the claim.
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Alan Alda
Alda played the sarcastic Korean War surgeon on the long‑running CBS series, which aired for 11 seasons beginning in 1972. Since 2018 Alda has hosted a podcast interviewing guests such as Paul McCartney, Michael J. Fox, Noah Wyle and Joy Behar.
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Oct 3, 2026, 7:00 PM CDT · statement
Discussed the importance of humor in coping with Parkinson's
Alda explained that finding humor helps him manage symptoms and stay connected with his wife.
- Alan Alda on fighting Parkinson's with laughter - CBS News ↗Retrieved Oct 4, 2026, 11:36 AM CDT
Aug 31, 2025, 7:00 PM CDT · statement
Publicly disclosed his Parkinson's disease diagnosis
Alda spoke openly about living with Parkinson's, emphasizing that the condition does not define him.
- Alan Alda on fighting Parkinson's with laughter - CBS News ↗Retrieved Oct 4, 2026, 11:36 AM CDT
Dec 31, 2017, 6:00 PM CST · career
Launched the "Clear+Vivid" podcast
Since 2018 Alda has hosted a podcast interviewing guests such as Paul McCartney, Michael J. Fox, Noah Wyle and Joy Behar.
- Alan Alda on fighting Parkinson's with laughter - CBS News ↗Retrieved Oct 4, 2026, 11:36 AM CDT
Sep 16, 1972, 7:00 PM CDT · career
Starred as Hawkeye Pierce on M*A*S*H
Alda played the sarcastic Korean War surgeon on the long‑running CBS series, which aired for 11 seasons beginning in 1972.
- Alan Alda on fighting Parkinson's with laughter - CBS News ↗Retrieved Oct 4, 2026, 11:36 AM CDT
Attributable claims & evidence
Alan Alda refuses to let Parkinson's disease define him.
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The CBS News article includes Alda's own statement, "I don't let Parkinson's define me," confirming that he refuses to let the disease define him.
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