Jeremy Paxman has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. The University Challenge host, 71, told that he has been receiving "excellent treatment" and that his symptoms are "currently mild".
In a statement to the PA news agency, he said: "I can confirm I have recently been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. I am receiving excellent treatment and my symptoms are currently mild. "I plan to continue broadcasting and writing for as long as they'll have me and have written about my diagnosis in more detail for the June issue of the marvellous Saga Magazine. "I will not be making any further comment." Parkinson's disease is a condition that affects the brain.
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