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Jun 12, 2023 · When Was Bill Geist Diagnosed With Parkinson’s Disease? In 2012, Bill went public with his Parkinson’s disease diagnosis. He has been battling the neurodegenerative disorder since 1992 but...
Bill Geist, a former CBS journalist and author, was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 1992 and kept it a secret for years. His son, Willie, a TV anchor and co-author, shares their experience and insights in a book and an interview.
His father, TV journalist and author Bill Geist, has lived with the disease for decades. The Sunday TODAY host ran a half-marathon this weekend to raise money for Parkinson's Disease.
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On July 1, 2012, Geist confirmed on CBS Sunday Morning that he has Parkinson's disease. On September 16, 2018, Geist announced his retirement on CBS Sunday Morning. References
Jul 3, 2012 · CBS correspondent Bill Geist said he had Parkinson's disease for more than 10 years before going public in 2012. He talked about his personal and professional challenges, his medication, and his inspirational role for other patients.
May 21, 2014 · One personal issue that Bill Geist recalled not wanting to discuss with his son early on was his Parkinson's diagnosis. For 10 years, Geist underwent treatment for the neurological disease without telling his children.
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Dec 3, 2020 · News anchor Willie Geist is an advocate for patients with Parkinson's disease like his father, Bill Geist. Read their cover story in the December 2020/Janua...