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ITV and BBC legend John Stapleton reveals he’s been diagnosed with Parkinson’s at 78

Iconic ITV broadcaster John Stapleton has announced that he’s been diagnosed with Parkinson’s at age 78 on Morning Live.

The journalist and presenter appeared on Morning Live today (October 21) with his son, Nick Stapleton, where they both opened up about his diagnosis. “But nonetheless I want to start these conversations now, to get some potentially difficult topics out in the open and make it easier for later on,” Nick went on. He claimed that “what happened to my mother firsthand is all a big bonus in many ways, because it enables me to look at it practically, realistically and plan sensibly for the future”.

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