• Art LaFleur, actor in ‘The Sandlot,’ dies of Parkinson’s
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    Art LaFleur, actor in ‘The Sandlot,’ dies of Parkinson’s

    November 21, 2021 - By 

    Art LaFleur, a prolific character actor who played Babe Ruth in “The Sandlot,” died before this month, according to studies. LaFleur, died Nov. 17 after a decade-long battle with Parkinson’s disorder, in accordance to Deadline Hollywood. He was 78. “He was a generous and selfless guy which carried more than to his performing but far more importantly it was who he was for his spouse and children and good friends,” the actor’s widow, Shelly LaFleur wrote on social media, in accordance to the outlet. “I was so pretty blessed to have experienced a 43-calendar year marriage with a male who cherished me…

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    Rocker Ozzy Osbourne announces Parkinson’s diagnosis

    January 22, 2020 - By 

    Rocker Ozzy Osbourne says he’s been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, a nervous system disorder that affects movement. The 71-year-old Grammy winner and former singer for the metal band Black Sabbath said during an interview on Good Morning America that aired Tuesday that the diagnosis came after a fall last year. Osbourne had to cancel tour dates last year due to health troubles. Parkinson’s disease is a neurological condition related to the death of specific brain cells, including cells that control movement, mood, sleep and cognition. It can manifest with tremors, slowness of movement, stiffness or rigidity and sleep disorders, interfering with co-ordination, balance,…