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Japan Today
6 days ago
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- Japan Today
A-ha front man Morten Harket diagnosed with Parkinson's disease
Morten Harket, the lead singer of Norwegian band A-ha, whose "Take On Me" track remains one of the most popular songs from the 1980s, said on Wednesday that he had been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. In a statement on the band's website, and confirmed by record label Sony Music, Harket, 65, said he had undergone several rounds of brain surgery and that he was managing the symptoms of the disease. Parkinson's causes deterioration in the brain's nervous system, leading to tremors and other symptoms that can become progressively worse over time. The disease can be treated with surgery and medication, but there is no cure. Harket said he last year underwent neurological procedures to have electrodes implanted inside his brain and that this had reduced the symptoms. Known for the wide range of his voice, Harket said he did not know if he would be able to perform again. "I've got no problem accepting the diagnosis," he said, adding that it was difficult to balance medication and managing side effects of the treatment. "I'm trying the best I can to prevent my entire system from going into decline," Harket said. Formed in 1982 by Harket and his friends Paul Waaktaar-Savoy and Magne Furuholmen, A-ha saw a global breakthrough in 1985 with their debut album "Hunting High and Low" which yielded several hits such as "Take On Me" and "The Sun Always Shines on TV". "Take On Me" was recently featured in the second season of HBO's hit series "The Last of Us" when the main character Ellie, played by Bella Ramsey, performed an acoustic version of the song. © Thomson Reuters 2025.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
90s Synth-Pop Band Frontman Reveals Parkinson's Diagnosis
90s Synth-Pop Band Frontman Reveals Parkinson's Diagnosis originally appeared on Parade. A-ha's lead singer, Morten Harket, has just revealed to fans that he has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease — a brain disorder that affects movement, caused by the loss of nerve cells that produce dopamine. In a statement posted on the band's official website on Wednesday, June 4, the Norwegian singer, 65, shared that he has had multiple brain surgeries and is actively managing his symptoms. The website first reads, 'This isn't the sort of news anyone wants to deliver to the world, but here it is: Morten has Parkinson's disease.' Following the announcement, Harket reflected on his diagnosis, saying, 'I've got no problem accepting the diagnosis. Over time, I've taken to heart my 94-year-old father's attitude toward the gradual changes of the body: 'I use whatever works.'' At first, the singer explained, he kept his diagnosis private, but has since decided to share it openly with his followers. 🎬SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox🎬 'Part of me wanted to share this. Like I said, accepting the diagnosis wasn't difficult for me; it's my need for peace and quiet to focus on my work that held me back,' he explained. 'I'm doing my best to prevent my body from declining. It's a challenging balance between taking medication and managing its side effects,' Harket added. "There's a lot to consider when trying to mimic the body's natural way of handling complex movements, social interactions, and everyday life in general.' After his diagnosis, Harket detailed his treatment journey, revealing that he underwent a neurosurgical procedure called deep brain stimulation (DBS) in June 2024, which significantly relieved many of his physical symptoms. He also had another successful DBS procedure on the right side of his brain in December 2024. However, Harket noted that Parkinson's has affected his voice. 'Problems with my voice are one of the many uncertainties regarding my creative future.' He shared, 'I don't really know if I can sing anymore. I don't feel like singing, and for me, that's a sign. I'm open-minded about what works; I don't expect to have full technical control. The real question is whether I can express myself with my voice. Right now, that seems unlikely. But I don't know if I'll be able to manage it in the future.' A-ha was formed in 1982 by Harket alongside Paul Waaktaar-Savoy and Magne Furuholmen. The band quickly rose to fame in 1985 with their debut album Hunting High and Low. The beloved album featured hit songs like 'Take On Me' and 'The Sun Always Shines on TV.' 90s Synth-Pop Band Frontman Reveals Parkinson's Diagnosis first appeared on Parade on Jun 4, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jun 4, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
A-ha frontman Morten Harket diagnosed with Parkinson's disease
A-ha frontman Morten Harket has revealed he has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. The 65-year-old has been lead singer of the Norwegian band since it was founded in 1982 - and sung the track "Take On Me" which remains one of the most popular songs of the 1980s. In a statement on the band's website, and confirmed by record label Sony Music, Harket said he had undergoneseveral rounds of brain surgery and that he was managing the symptoms of the disease. Parkinson's causes deterioration in the brain's nervous system, leading to tremors and other symptoms that can becomeprogressively worse over time. The disease can be treated with surgery and medication, but there is no cure. Harket said he underwent neurological procedures to have electrodes implanted inside his brain last year and that this had reduced the symptoms. Read more entertainment news: Known for the wide range of his voice, Harket said he did not know if he would be able to perform again. "I've got no problem accepting the diagnosis," he said, adding that it was difficult to balance medication and managingside effects of the treatment. "I'm trying the best I can to prevent my entire system from going into decline," Harket said. Formed in 1982 by Harket and his friends Paul Waaktaar-Savoy and Magne Furuholmen, A-ha saw a global breakthrough in 1985 with their debut album "Hunting High and Low" featuring "Take On Me" and the hit "The Sun Always Shines on TV".
Reuters
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Reuters
A-ha front man Morten Harket diagnosed with Parkinson's disease
OSLO, June 4 (Reuters) - Morten Harket, the lead singer of Norwegian band A-ha, whose "Take On Me" track remains one of the most popular songs from the 1980s, said on Wednesday that he had been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. In a statement on the band's website, and confirmed by record label Sony Music, Harket, 65, said he had undergone several rounds of brain surgery and that he was managing the symptoms of the disease. Parkinson's causes deterioration in the brain's nervous system, leading to tremors and other symptoms that can become progressively worse over time. The disease can be treated with surgery and medication, but there is no cure. Harket said he last year underwent neurological procedures to have electrodes implanted inside his brain and that this had reduced the symptoms. Known for the wide range of his voice, Harket said he did not know if he would be able to perform again. "I've got no problem accepting the diagnosis," he said, adding that it was difficult to balance medication and managing side effects of the treatment. "I'm trying the best I can to prevent my entire system from going into decline," Harket said. Formed in 1982 by Harket and his friends Paul Waaktaar-Savoy and Magne Furuholmen, A-ha saw a global breakthrough in 1985 with their debut album "Hunting High and Low" which yielded several hits such as "Take On Me" and "The Sun Always Shines on TV". "Take On Me" was recently featured in the second season of HBO's hit series "The Last of Us" when the main character Ellie, played by Bella Ramsey, performed an acoustic version of the song.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
A-ha front man Morten Harket diagnosed with Parkinson's disease
OSLO (Reuters) -Morten Harket, the lead singer of Norwegian band A-ha, whose "Take On Me" track remains one of the most popular songs from the 1980s, said on Wednesday that he had been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. In a statement on the band's website, and confirmed by record label Sony Music, Harket, 65, said he had undergone several rounds of brain surgery and that he was managing the symptoms of the disease. Parkinson's causes deterioration in the brain's nervous system, leading to tremors and other symptoms that can become progressively worse over time. The disease can be treated with surgery and medication, but there is no cure. Harket said he last year underwent neurological procedures to have electrodes implanted inside his brain and that this had reduced the symptoms. Known for the wide range of his voice, Harket said he did not know if he would be able to perform again. "I've got no problem accepting the diagnosis," he said, adding that it was difficult to balance medication and managing side effects of the treatment. "I'm trying the best I can to prevent my entire system from going into decline," Harket said. Formed in 1982 by Harket and his friends Paul Waaktaar-Savoy and Magne Furuholmen, A-ha saw a global breakthrough in 1985 with their debut album "Hunting High and Low" which yielded several hits such as "Take On Me" and "The Sun Always Shines on TV". "Take On Me" was recently featured in the second season of HBO's hit series "The Last of Us" when the main character Ellie, played by Bella Ramsey, performed an acoustic version of the song.
