VIEWERS of Jeremy Paxman’s emotional documentary have described how their hearts sank at the emotional scenes.
The veteran journalist and host opened up about his heartbreaking battle with the disease in a one-off episode ITV documentary.
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University Challenge host Jeremy discovered he had the disease after a fall put him in the hospital in April 2021.
Jeremy’s doctor immediately informed him that he believed he was suffering from the disease after saying his appearance on television seemed consistent with a Parkinson’s mask – a colloquial term for a medical condition that affects Parkinson’s patients.
As Jeremy began his struggles and how the illness affects his daily life, fans of the popular broadcaster took to Twitter to share their heartbreak over his tragic situation.
One wrote online: “Oh my days, #Paxman. He looks so different, hurts me that it could happen so quickly. #puttingupwithparkinsons”
Another said: “Well, this is making me a little emotional. Well done, I’m home alone. 💔😢💔😢💔😢💔 #PuttingUpWithParkinsons”
A third said: “The voice and intellect still seem as present as ever, but now I understand what is meant by this ‘Parkinson’s mask’. #puttingupwithparkinsons”
Another disturbed viewer said: “The voice and intellect still seem as present as ever, but now I understand what is meant by this ‘Parkinson’s mask’. #puttingupwithparkinsons”
While one further noted: “Sad to see a legend like Jeremy Paxman’s health deteriorate. Yet he is still so eloquent and eloquent #paxman #puttingupwithparkinsons”
Another revealed their shock after not being informed of Jeremy’s diagnosis before.
They said, “Gosh, I had no idea Jeremy Paxman had Parkinson’s disease. Quite a shock. Someone who’s been on our screens all my life and who, in a strange way, feels like you know, now not quite the way you remember. Although still as spicy as ever. #itv #PuttingUpWithParkinsons”
On the program, Jeremy met some famous faces who are also somehow connected to the heartbreaking disease to share stories of how Parkinson’s affected them.
He spoke with fellow sufferer Paul Sinha from ITVs The pursuit about how the disease affected him and the range of different symptoms that can affect people.
He also spoke with television star Sharon Osbournewhose husband Ozzy suffered from the disease, where she explained the struggles she faces as one who cares for a sufferer of the disease.
Sharing her experience of using CBD to relieve symptoms of the disease, Sharon told him it had worked wonders for her rock star husband, leading Jeremy to meet with some experts to explore the benefits of using the legal substance. to discuss.
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