BBC news host Rory Cellan-Jones reveals Parkinson's diagnosis after fans spot him shaking
RORY CELLAN-JONES, who regularly presents BBC News, has revealed he has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, after fans noticed his hand shaking during a live broadcast
BBC Breakfast: Rory Cellan-Jones fronts broadcast over 5G
BBC technology correspondent Rory Cellan-Jones, 61, fronted a 5G broadcast this morning covering the topic of EE switching on its 5G coverage in six cities.
Following the broadcast, the presenter disclosed his diagnosis after fans noticed his hand was shaking in the video.
Rory took to Twitter to announce the news in view of his 171,000 followers this morning.
He wrote: “A couple of people have noticed my hand shaking in my live 5G broadcast today.
I’m carrying on as normal. Onwards and upwards!
“So seems a good time to reveal that I’ve recently been diagnosed with Parkinson’s.”
But assuring fans he is thinking positively, he added: “I’m getting good treatment and the symptoms are mild right now - so I’m carrying on as normal. Onwards and upwards!”
Many of Rory’s followers flocked to his page to comment on his post.
One user wrote: “Rory - so sorry to hear this.
“I know very little about Parkinson’s but I wish for you the best possible outcome and that symptoms don’t get worse.
What are symptoms Parkinson’s disease?
“Best of luck with the treatment - lots of love x.”
A second wrote: “We love you Rory - keep going and doing a brilliant job x.”
A third penned: “Sending the very best wishes to a brilliant correspondent.
“Stay strong, Rory, and good luck with the treatment.”
A fourth commented: “I’m really sorry to hear this, Rory.
“Thank you for sharing - that can’t be easy. I hope you are getting the best care. All good wishes.”
Rory responded to multiple comments thanking his fans for their well wishes.
Parkinson’s disease is a condition in which parts of the brain become progressively damaged over many years, as stated by the NHS.
It is caused by a loss of nerve cells in part of the brain called the substantia nigra.
One in 500 people are affected by Parkinson’s disease, with the majority being over 50.