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Dario Franceschini says he has Parkinson’s disease

The Democratic Party senator told Corriere della Sera that he has been living with Parkinson’s disease since 2020.

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What is happening

Franceschini said the diagnosis was a severe blow and that, although the instinct may be to hide, people should not isolate themselves and should continue living.

Why is it on the Radar?

The statement publicly addresses his condition and his experience of living with the diagnosis.

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