Ryan Reynolds doesn’t have Parkinson’s disease but he faced the challenge of keeping his father alive through that disease.
On October 3, 2015, Ryan Reynolds announced the tragic death of his father. “RIP Pops. James C. Reynolds. 1941-2015,” the Hollywood star wrote in a tweet alongside a photo of his father.
In November 2014, Ryan revealed that his father had been battling Parkinson’s disease for more than two decades.
The Green Lantern actor, who is married to Blake Lively, discussed his father’s Parkinson’s disease with NBC Today.
What is Ryan Reynolds disease? Parkinson’s Disease explained
Michael J. Fox, 54, was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 1991 but didn’t reveal his diagnosis until 1998.
Parkinson’s disease is a degenerative neurological disorder that affects more than five million people worldwide, according to the Michael J. Fox Foundation.
Tremors, stiff muscles, poor posture, and balance, as well as changes in speech and writing ability, are all symptoms.
