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has been living with the brain disorder since 2019, announced his final farewell show with Black Sabbath this week before he fully retires from the rock-and-roll lifestyle.“He’s very happy to be coming back and very emotional about this,” Sharon told the Sun of her husband’s last hurrah.“Parkinson’s is a progressive disease. It’s not something you can stabilize. It affects different parts of the body and it’s affected his legs,” she went on.

was hospitalized for temporary side effects from his weekly treatment session.While Buckingham Palace called the health scare a mere “bump in the road,” the ordeal still prompted Charles, 76, to cancel all of his royal engagements slated for the following day.Now, royal authors and commentators are encouraging the ailing monarch to hit the brakes on his duties — something Queen Camilla previously admitted her husband simply refuses to do.“The trouble is, he’s been so conditioned to work that I don’t think he functions unless he’s working,” royal author Ingrid Seward told Newsweek.“When he’s not working he’s probably a bit all over the place, I know I’m like that. He’s always working and it’s just not his nature to take an afternoon nap, which I’m sure Camilla is trying to make him do.”Seward, author of royal book “My Mother and I,” added that the only viable approach is letting the king continue with the more exciting aspects of his official engagements, and scrap those that are dull in nature.“Cancer treatment makes you very, very tired,” she told the outlet.

stage 4 cancer, and she told Fox News Digital that it is kidney cancer that has “spread everywhere.”“He was doing crossword puzzles with me in the last few days. And then all of a sudden Saturday, he turned around and…he’s just sleeping more and his body’s not working anymore.

he was hospitalized for temporary side effects from his ongoing cancer treatment.On Tuesday, the monarch appeared in good spirits as he stepped out to attend an investiture ceremony held at Windsor Castle.At the event, the king chatted with several inductees before awarding them either a knighthood or a Member of the Order of the British Empire title.The official engagement took place just days after he was rushed to the hospital after experiencing side effects from his cancer treatment at the London Clinic.The 76-year-old monarch was back at his Clarence House residence by Thursday night. He did, however, cancel all of his royal engagements slated for the following day as he continued to rest.The king then had to cancel a planned visit to Birmingham to focus on his recovery, with Buckingham Palace saying the cancelation was a “precautionary measure” taken on medical advice.“His Majesty would like to send his apologies to all those who may be inconvenienced or disappointed as a result,” the palace said in a statement.As he continues to make a gradual return to public-facing duties, the palace said he is scheduled to make up for the “unspecified appointments” he missed last week, BBC News reports.Charles — who revealed his cancer diagnosis in Feb.

People reports.Williams’ healthcare advocate, Ginalisa Monterroso, has alleged that Williams sought out a guardianship because she thought it would tighten up her finances, not control her life.“She wanted to make sure nobody’s in her money and she would be fine,” Monterroso told the outlet. “She kind of felt like, ‘Hey, I have the court.

where he’s at, he is stable.”“What I always encourage is to just meet them where they’re at. When you’re holding on to what was, I think it’s a losing game,” the actress added. “But when you show up to meet them where they’re at, there is great beauty and sweetness.”“And being able to share with whatever we have, for however long we have it,” Moore said of spending time with her ex-husband.

assisted living facility Wendy Williams had been holed up in has accused the TV star’s niece of “kidnapping” her.In a police report filed this week, Coterie — the Lenox Hill facility where Williams has been staying — has accused her niece, Alex Finnie, of breaching the law by taking her out to dinner Wednesday night, TMZ reports.Finnie, who visited her aunt at the $18,000-per-month facility this week, whisked her away to an Italian restaurant inNoHo.But moments later, the facility contacted the NYPD to file a police report in which they claimed Finnie “evaded staff by taking Wendy out of the building,” the outlet reports.However, Williams — who had been undergoing a psychiatric evaluation at the facility — was not allowed to leave the memory unit without elevator access from the fifth floor, the outlet adds.Staffers at the facility also claimed that Williams and her family member were escorted to the lobby by a worker, who even “opened the door” of the Uber for them.However, the information in the police report contradicts a claim previously made by the attorney of Williams’ guardian, Sabrina Morrisey, who told TMZ that the former talk show host has no restrictions at the facility.Following her dinner with Williams, Finnie — who is the daughter of Williams’ sister, Wanda — said the pair “came back from dinner and apparently police were called.”“I was told that, at some point, the police were called because the Coterie here was saying allegedly that I took my aunt from this facility and whisked her away without any sort of confirmation or approval,” she added.Williams, for her part, described the ordeal as “unbelievable.”“Clearly they are lying to me saying I can go out and do what I want to do. This is my niece Alex.

beloved royal died on March 1 from POLG Mitochondrial disease — a rare genetic disorder that affects approximately one in 5,000 people.The genetic disorder affects multiple organ systems and the mitochondria, the energy-producing parts of cells.Frederik was diagnosed with the disease at the age of 14 after enduring unexplained symptoms for years.In 2022, Frederik founded The POLG Foundation, an organization that researches the disease and searches for a cure.Despite his short lifespan, the prince managed to create an inspiring legacy through his foundation, which his father vows to continue in his son’s name.“He had barely been able to speak for several days, so the clarity of these words was as surprising as the weight of the moment was profound,” Prince Robert, 56, said of his late son.“Frederik knows that he is my Superhero, as he is to all of our family, and to so very many good friends and now in great part thanks to his POLG Foundation, to so very many people the world over.”Despite his health battle, Frederik worked tirelessly to raise awareness about the illness in a desperate bid to help others.He then joined forces with designer Donna Karan to develop the MITO clothing line, selling items through his POLG Foundation to raise awareness and funds.In addition, Frederik participated in medical trials which helped to develop cell lines for research across Switzerland, the US and Europe.His work laid the foundation for The POLG Toolbox, a crucial resource for scientists, his proud father said.“The POLG Foundation, in only three short years, has accomplished so very much, including funding four major research projects, totaling over $3.6 million,” said Robert, the first cousin of Grand Duke Henri of

pulmonary fibrosis — an incurable condition that scars lungs and causes shortness of breath.The palace has since said the condition is now affecting her royal duties.“The Crown Princess has daily symptoms and ailments that affect her ability to perform her duties,” the official statement read.

broke the news on Wednesday, Feb. 26. According to sources, the “Gossip Girl” star underwent a liver transplant shortly before her death.Her cause of death has not been made clear, but insiders said it’s not being investigated as suspicious.Trachtenberg had numerous memorable roles over the years, including “Harriet the Spy,” “Buffy The Vampire Slayer,” “Gossip Girl” and “Ice Princess.” Her mother, Lana Trachtenberg, found Michelle Wednesday around 8 a.m.

Platt wrote on Feb. 15. “It’s contained to my thyroid.

revealed his stage 4 prostate cancer diagnosis in November 2022, saying his cancer was “asymptomatic” after he was initially diagnosed in 2018.Speaking at a press conference at the Sanremo Music Festival in Italy, frontman Simon Le Bon said that Taylor’s diagnosis was “very late, fourth-stage metastasized cancer.”“I am sure he would love to be here,” he told attendees, Daily Mail reported. “He’s fighting as hard as he can, and we are with him in that fight.”The rocker announced his diagnosis in 2022 through his bandmates Le Bon, Nick Rhodes, John Taylor, and Roger Taylor, who read out a letter at their Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction speech in Los Angeles.Taylor was unable to attend the band’s induction ceremony, but Le Bon read a letter on behalf of the musician.Following the announcement, the Brit told fans he had been told he needed “palliative, end-of-life care.”Elsewhere during his appearance at the festival, Le Bon told fans that the group has managed to stay together through so many decades because they never had disputes over money.“There is something between us that keeps us together,” he said.

began her Instagram post, adding a heart emoji. “Anniversaries used to bring excitement. Now, if I’m honest, they stir up all the feelings, leaving a heaviness in my heart and a pit in my stomach,” she continued.

Tom Hanks has sparked fresh health concerns among fans following his appearance on “Saturday Night Live!” over the weekend.The Academy Award-winning actor, 68, appeared on the show to support host Martin Short, alongside stars Scarlett Johansson, Tina Fey, Paul Rudd, Alec Baldwin, Kristen Wiig and John Mulaney.But soon after coming out during the show’s Five-Timers Club segment, fans were quick to spot the “Forrest Gump” actor’s shaking hands.Viewers rushed to social media to raise concerns about Hanks’ health, with one fan writing, “Is Tom Hanks’ hand shaking?”Another added, “I also noticed it!!! And now I am concerned,” while a third wrote, “Is Tom Hanks ok?”“He was on ‘The Graham Norton Show’ a while back and I noticed it there too,” another fan wrote, while a fifth jumped to the actor’s defense, writing, “Considering he’s almost 70! Yeah older people hands tends to shake a little.”The Post has reached out to Hanks’ reps for comment.It’s not the first time the actor’s trembling hands sparked fan concerns on social media.In June 2022, a video showing Hanks’ hands shaking onstage during the Australian premiere of “Elvis” went viral on social media.In the video footage, the Hollywood star’s hands were seen trembling as he appeared to struggle to keep a steady hold on a microphone.Hanks — who went public with his Type 2 diabetes diagnosis in 2013 — moved the mic back and forth between his shaking hands, before attempting to hold the device with both hands as he spoke to the audience.However, fans flocked to social media at the time to shut down speculation about the actor’s health.“He’s still one of the best actors left … his health is his business,” one fan wrote on X.Another fan added that the star’s unsteady hands

making a gradual return to public-facing duties.“She is focused on herself and her family right now, rightly,” a palace source told People, adding that the princess is “not back to normal” just yet.Still, despite not feeling 100% at this time, there’s “light at the end of the tunnel,” the insider adds.“She has to get back on top of it. And she will if she is left alone to work it out for herself,” a second source told the outlet.

on X (formerly Twitter), revealing she’s too sick to perform.“Pittsburgh, I am sorry to say, I’ve come down with the flu,” Carey told her followers. “It breaks my heart that I unfortunately have to cancel tonight’s show. I love you all so much.”The show was part Mariah Carey’s Christmas Time tour, which kicked off on Nov.

take the baton from singer Taylor Swift, who was named Time’s “Person of the Year” in 2023.Princess Catherine has spent much of the year behind closed doors following her abdominal surgery in January.The procedure was closely followed by her cancer diagnosis and subsequent treatment, after which she declared that she was finally cancer free.Following her cancer announcement in March, the princess stayed away from the public eye to prioritize her treatment process.Three months later, the royal wrote in a letter that she was “making good progress” but had “good days and bad days” while going through chemotherapy.Since then, she has returned to the royal fold by understanding a handful of public-facing duties in recent weeks.Most recently, Princess Kate stepped out at the annual Christmas carol service, dubbed “Together at Christmas,” at London’s Westminster Abbey on Friday.During the festive concert, which the beloved royal planned herself, Middleton offered some insight into the difficult year she was faced with.“I didn’t know this year was going to be the year that I’ve just had,” she told singer Paloma Faith at the event. “The unplanned.

to Instagram Wednesday, Lundgren posted a video in which he revealed he was undergoing a lung ablation — a procedure that destroys cancer cells through hot or cold energy.“Here I am at UCLA, I’m about to go in and get rid of that last tumor,” he said. “Since there are no cancer cells in my body anymore, I guess I’ll be cancer-free so I’m looking forward to this procedure.”“It’s been a rough ride and really taught me how to live in the moment and enjoy every moment of life.

for wearing a bald cap to support his “Full House” co-star Dave Coulier following his cancer diagnosis.Coulier confirmed last week that he’s undergoing chemotherapy for his “very aggressive” stage 3 cancer battle.But Stamos’ well-intentioned gesture of donning a bald cap in a photo alongside the actor, who had lost his hair due to chemo, instantly landed him in hot water.“I’m so shocked. It’s just embarrassing,” he told TMZ this week about the backlash he had received.“What they should be doing instead of making silly little videos or doing comments, they should call their doctor, make an appointment — like that’s the whole point of this,” he added.

used to date rock star Eric Clapton. On Friday, she posted a video on her Instagram account, revealing her health news.“A few months ago, I did a menopause talk for a company and they offered me a health scan in return, which I thought I was going to ace,” she explained in the video. “It turned out I had a benign brain tumor called a colloid cyst, which is very rare,” McCall added.The TV host said that the tumor occurs in “three in a million” people.

forced to pull the plug on several royal engagements following a chest infection.The royal, 77, will attend a Booker Prize reception at Clarence House Tuesday, however she will meet with guests for a shorter period of time than originally planned.She will also attend a reception at Buckingham Palace Wednesday with King Charles, which will celebrate the TV and Film industry.However, Camilla will skip the “Gladiator II” film premiere later that evening.Changes to her schedule have been amended to prioritize her recovery, palace sources told BBC News.Camilla missed Sunday’s Remembrance Day service, led by Charles, in London.Instead, Her Majesty had Birgitte, Duchess of Gloucester, 78, step in on her behalf as she watched the ceremony from home.She also skipped last week’s Field of Remembrance event at Westminster Abbey.Camilla also pulled out of King Charles III’s reception for Olympic and Paralympic athletes, which took place last Thursday.Her chest infection came just days after Their Majesties returned home from an official five-day royal tour of Australia and Samoa.