Alan Alda on fighting Parkinson's with laughter

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Alan Alda on fighting Parkinson's with laughter. (2026, October 4). CBS News. https://www.cbsnews.com/video/alan-alda-on-fighting-parkinsons-with-laughter/

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Alan Alda, aged 90, discusses his life experiences including overcoming polio and coping with his mother’s schizophrenia in an interview with CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook. The conversation also covers Alda’s long-standing efforts to improve communication between scientists and the public, as well as his approach to managing Parkinson's disease without letting it dictate his identity or daily life.

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Alan Alda, the 90-year-old actor best known for his role as "Hawkeye" Pierce in M*A*S*H, spoke with CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook about various aspects of his life, including overcoming a challenging childhood marked by polio and his mother's schizophrenia. Alda also discussed his long-term efforts to improve communication between scientists and healthcare professionals. The conversation included personal reflections on living with Parkinson's disease, which he has had for several years but refuses to let define him, emphasizing humor and resilience in the face of adversity.

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“While both articles discuss Alan Alda's battle with Parkinson's, they cover different aspects of his interviews and do not clearly describe the exact same occurrence or time.”

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“The articles have different focuses, with Article A discussing Alda's life experiences and Parkinson's disease, while Article B is more about his career highlights and impact on viewers' careers.”

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Alda talks with CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook about his challenging childhood, dealing with polio and his mother's schizophrenia; his decades of work to help scientists and health care professionals communicate more clearly; and about living with Parkinson's disease, which he refuses to let define him.

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Alan Alda, now 90, is one of the country's most-beloved actors, best-known for his role as "Hawkeye" Pierce on the classic TV series "M*A*S*H." asserted

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