Statement from John L. Lehr, CEO of the Parkinson’s Foundation:
“We are deeply saddened to learn that Ozzy Osbourne has passed away. We send our sincerest condolences to his family.
Osbourne lived with Parkinson’s disease for many years and was a reminder of the resilience and strength that members of the PD community show.
The Parkinson’s Foundation is committed to improving care and advancing research toward a cure. If you or a loved one are struggling with a diagnosis, you are not alone. Learn more about how we can help at Parkinson.org or call our free Helpline at 1-800-4PD-INFO.”
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About the Parkinson’s Foundation
The Parkinson’s Foundation makes life better for people with Parkinson’s disease by improving care and advancing research toward a cure. In everything we do, we build on the energy, experience and passion of our global Parkinson’s community. Since 1957, the Parkinson’s Foundation has invested more than $474 million in Parkinson’s research and clinical care. Connect with us on Parkinson.org, Facebook, X, Instagram or call 1-800-4PD-INFO (1-800-473-4636).
About Parkinson’s Disease
Affecting an estimated one million Americans, Parkinson’s disease is the second-most common neurodegenerative disease after Alzheimer’s and is the 14th-leading cause of death in the U.S. It is associated with a progressive loss of motor control (e.g., shaking or tremor at rest and lack of facial expression), as well as non-motor symptoms (e.g., depression and anxiety). There is no cure for Parkinson’s and nearly 90,000 new cases are diagnosed each year in the U.S.