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Diagnosed with Parkinson's, Morten Harket Has Already Underwent Brain Surgery Twice

Diagnosed with Parkinson's, Morten Harket Has Already Underwent Brain Surgery Twice

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Diagnosed with Parkinson's, Morten Harket Has Already Underwent Brain Surgery Twice

Morten Harket announced that he has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease which affects his career. The 65-year-old man has even undergone brain surgery twice for his condition.

Morten Harket had delayed announcing the news due to its consequences. However, he still informed his fans not to worry. Let's take a closer look at Morten Harket's condition below...

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Morten Harket is the lead vocalist of the band A-ha. He has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.

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This news was announced on A-ha's official website by their biographer, Jan Omdahl. Harket is currently 65 years old and has undergone brain surgery twice to address his condition.

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He stated that he has no problem accepting the diagnosis and follows in the footsteps of his 94-year-old father. A-ha is known for the hit song Take On Me. Harket's condition is very private and only known to his close ones. 

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The stress and consequences of announcing his illness made Harket delay this announcement. He is trying to maintain a balance between treatment and its side effects to prevent his symptoms from worsening.

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Parkinson's disease is caused by the loss of nerve cells in the brain that reduces dopamine, leading to symptoms such as tremors and stiff muscles. Harket underwent deep brain stimulation (DBS) procedures twice at the Mayo Clinic, which helped alleviate his symptoms.

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Although he can still drive, Harket is uncertain about his future as a singer due to voice issues. Sometimes the symptoms of Parkinson's are hardly noticeable, but treatment and brain surgery affect my vocal ability.

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Harket does not feel like singing now, but does not rule out the possibility of singing again in the future. He asks fans not to worry and to focus on real issues as he is already receiving good care.