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Foreigner founder Mick Jones reveals he has been battling Parkinson’s disease for “several years”
Foreigner founder Mick Jones has revealed that he has Parkinson’s disease, and has been struggling with it for “several years”.The 79-year-old musician is the last remaining original member of the rock band, and has been unable to perform with them live since 2022 due to health issues. This has, in part, been down to a neurodegenerative disorder – which includes symptoms such as tremors, stiffness, balance problems and slow mobility.Now, the musician has shared a statement with fans, confirming that he has had Parkinson’s disease for a number of years.“Fans will have become very aware that for some time now, I have not been performing onstage with the band.