Alan Alda, beloved for his role in MASH*, has faced a lifetime of challenges, from tough early years to a recent Parkinson’s diagnosis.
The actor was born to performing parents and lived a childhood shadowed by his mother’s mental illness and a frightening family incident. At seven, he survived polio after painful rehabilitation.
Alan’s talents led him to Broadway and Hollywood success, highlighted by his celebrated MASH* performance and later critically acclaimed films.
He and his wife Arlene have shared a lifelong partnership, supporting one another especially as he navigates Parkinson’s, diagnosed in 2015 after recognizing early symptoms.
Alan remains active with sports and creative projects and advises others living with the disease to focus on adaptation and resilience.
His story is a testament to strength, dedication, and the power of family support throughout life’s ups and downs.
