"He had Parkinson's disease for about, I'd say diagnosed for about 11 of the last years of his life. And treatment was not as good as it is now, of course. We're still going along and he died in '85 and he was 77"
- Lynn Redgrave
About this Quote
In this quote, Lynn Redgrave is going over the health struggles of an enjoyed one who had Parkinson's illness. She discusses that he was identified with the disease for about 11 years before his death in 1985 at the age of 77. Redgrave likewise notes that during this time, treatment for Parkinson's was not as advanced as it is now. This highlights the challenges and restrictions that her loved one dealt with in managing his illness. In spite of these problems, Redgrave acknowledges that they continued to stand firm up until his death. This quote acts as a suggestion of the progress made in treating Parkinson's illness and the strength of those who live with it.
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