A-ha Singer Morten Harket Diagnosed With Parkinson’s Disease
A-ha Singer Morten Harket Diagnosed With Parkinson’s Disease

A-ha Singer Morten Harket Diagnosed With Parkinson’s Disease

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Morten Harket, the 65-year-old lead singer of the Norwegian band A-ha, has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, a progressive neurological condition that affects movement and speech. Harket revealed that he had undergone deep brain stimulation surgeries at the Mayo Clinic, which involved implanting electrodes in his brain to ease symptoms, leading to some improvement. Despite treatment, he faces ongoing challenges, including uncertainty about his ability to sing in the future due to the disease's impact on his voice. He has been mostly private about his diagnosis but decided to share it publicly to avoid secrecy and to acknowledge his condition openly. Harket emphasized the difficulty of balancing medication and its side effects while trying to maintain daily functions, social interactions, and creative work. Known for A-ha's iconic hit "Take On Me," Harket remains uncertain about his future performances but continues to manage the disease as best he can.

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