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A-ha Singer Morten Harket Reveals Parkinson’s Disease Diagnosis

A-ha singer Morten Harket revealed Wednesday that he has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, which could impact his voice and "creative future."

A-ha ’s Morten Harket revealed Wednesday that he has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, which could impact the “Take on Me” singer’s powerful voice and “creative future.” Harket, who was quietly battling Parkinson’s over the past few years, announced the diagnosis on the Norwegian new wave band’s official website via a new interview with A-ha biographer Jan Omdahl. However, Harket’s skyscraping vocals — as evidenced on the band’s hits “Take on Me” and “The Sun Always Shines on TV” — remain impacted by the Parkinson’s.

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