Ryan Reynolds was surprised by the symptoms of his father’s Parkinson’s disease, which included hallucinations and delusions. The Deadpool & Wolverine star shared in an interview with People about the struggles his father faced with differentiating reality from fiction. Reynolds partnered with Acadia Pharmaceuticals and the More to Parkinson’s website to raise awareness about the disease.
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Reynolds’ father, James Chester Reynolds, was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 1998 and lived with the disease until his passing in 2015. The actor mentioned that his father rarely spoke about his condition and his pride often kept him from sharing his feelings openly.
Ten years later, Reynolds continues to shed light on his father’s battle with Parkinson’s in the hopes of helping others going through the same challenges. By sharing his family’s experience, Reynolds aims to raise awareness about the specific symptoms of hallucinations and delusions associated with the disease.
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