Even after his diagnosis, Alan Alda maintains his optimism

Alan Alda, the actor, has a wealth of professional experience. He is fighting a terrible illness, yet he never gives up. Alda has the ability to bring joy to everyone who sees him on TV. For his depiction as military medic Hawkeye Pierce on M.A.S.H., he won an Emmy.

In a recent interview, he revealed that he had been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease more than three years prior.

Despite being diagnosed with the illness three and a half years ago, Alda insisted that he has since had a happy life. Alda has performed, given talks, and even started a new podcast since receiving his diagnosis.