gcreptile 10,963 Posted July 31, 2018 Alan Alda, the Oscar-nominated actor and star of M*A*S*H has Parkinson's at 82, and was diagnosed 3 years ago: https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/mash-star-alan-alda-reveals-13009189 Likely future deathlist entry, but he says it's not affecting his life yet. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Prophet 251 Posted July 31, 2018 I am not sure about Parkinson picks. A lot of them survive for a long time (Michael J Fox, Muhammad Ali, Ottfried Fischer...) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joey Russ 7,220 Posted July 31, 2018 Aye, but he’s already 82 years old, which makes him a much better candidate than say Michael J Fox, though I don’t think Alda is going quite yet... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grim Up North 3,725 Posted July 31, 2018 10 minutes ago, Prophet said: I am not sure about Parkinson picks. Yep a shaky basis for selecting on your teams. 2 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Mad Hatter 1,092 Posted July 31, 2018 I see him going in two to three years time. Seeing how long he lasts would be a good indication of how long Jesse jackson will last. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,637 Posted July 31, 2018 Could become tycast as the guy in the horror movie who first spots the monster Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,513 Posted February 5, 2019 Didn't know he had a podcast. Anyway, this week's episode is a M*A*S*H* cast reunion if you wanna keep tabs on their various health states. Turning up are Loretta Swit, Jamie Farr, Gary Burghoff and Mike Farrell. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handrejka 1,903 Posted February 5, 2019 48 minutes ago, Spade_Cooley said: Didn't know he had a podcast. Anyway, this week's episode is a M*A*S*H* cast reunion if you wanna keep tabs on their various health states. Turning up are Loretta Swit, Jamie Farr, Gary Burghoff and Mike Farrell. I had a listen to that, thought they all sounded well to be honest. Loretta's mum lived until she was 106 I think so she has longevity on her side. Jamie, Mike and Alan are all still working. I don't know about Gary. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gooseberry Crumble 5,337 Posted January 28, 2020 Alan Alda turns 84 today. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alt obits guy 3,371 Posted May 28, 2020 Interviewed by the AARP (American Association of Retired Persons). Talks about, among other things, living with Parkinson's. https://www.aarp.org/entertainment/celebrities/info-2020/alan-alda-life-parkinsons.html?utm_source=yahoo&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=in-text-link Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miracle Aligner 249 Posted May 28, 2020 On 31/07/2018 at 17:46, Prophet said: I am not sure about Parkinson picks. A lot of them survive for a long time (Michael J Fox, Muhammad Ali, Ottfried Fischer...) Boris's mum has had it 38 bloody years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handrejka 1,903 Posted June 18, 2020 Alan sounds a bit doddery here, still has all his marbles though. Mike and Loretta sound great though. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mash-gang-confined-to-quarters/id1400082430?i=1000477252528 Jamie Farr sounds good here too, though he does make a few references to his age and mortality. https://mashmatterspodcast.com/ep40/ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,637 Posted June 18, 2020 15 minutes ago, Handrejka said: Alan sounds a bit doddery here, still has all his marbles though. Mike and Loretta sound great though. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mash-gang-confined-to-quarters/id1400082430?i=1000477252528 Jamie Farr sounds good here too, though he does make a few references to his age and mortality. https://mashmatterspodcast.com/ep40/ Jamie Farr plans to avoid death by faking insanity! 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gooseberry Crumble 5,337 Posted June 28, 2020 On 18/06/2020 at 20:12, maryportfuncity said: Jamie Farr plans to avoid death by faking insanity! Jamie Farr is now selling personalised video messages to fans for £83 on Cameo. So still mentally agile I assume. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handrejka 1,903 Posted June 28, 2020 11 minutes ago, Gooseberry Crumble said: Jamie Farr is now selling personalised video messages to fans for £83 on Cameo. So still mentally agile I assume. He's still all there, check out the interview in my message above, but his age/mortality seems to be on his mind. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,637 Posted June 29, 2020 10 hours ago, Handrejka said: He's still all there, check out the interview in my message above, but his age/mortality seems to be on his mind. So, having read his Wiki page a few interesting facts incl. He's wearing his own US Army dog tags in M.A.S.H. (because he genuinely served in Korea but only after the shooting was over) He's the oldest (85) surviving regular cast member from the show. Seems fine atm, but also obitable for sure Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,129 Posted June 29, 2020 Jamie Farr is one of those whose death would produce a winner in the Silver Screen Deadpool. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MortalCaso 1,624 Posted January 24, 2022 Interview from Aug. 2021. Sounds good, main issue is his hands which never stop shaking. I've been following him closely for a long time. Not DL worthy just yet. Does regular podcast still as noted above. Clear + Vivid M*A*S*H survivors and other notable people frequent it 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MariNisia 4,187 Posted January 24, 2022 2 hours ago, MortalCaso said: Interview from Aug. 2021. Sounds good, main issue is his hands which never stop shaking. I've been following him closely for a long time. Not DL worthy just yet. Does regular podcast still as noted above. Clear + Vivid M*A*S*H survivors and other notable people frequent it @MortalCaso, thank you for this. He's one of my favourite actors. I spoke briefly with him 15 years ago. It was very exciting. He's a very polite person. About pools... I can't write his name on either list. I'm not able. Yes... I know you think I'm a fool. But I don't care, I'm like that. @MortalCaso, thank you once again for this. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,586 Posted September 18, 2022 From yesterday, Mike Farrell (83) & Alan Alda (86) toasting the 50th anniversary of M*A*S*H. 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deathrace 1,164 Posted September 18, 2022 Doesn't look ready for the List just yet based on that photo. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tracy 2,391 Posted January 1, 2023 Wasn't posted here, but he gave an update on his Parkinson's in October where he basically said he feels good and doesn't have many significant issues. Surprised to see him on the list. I reckon he'll be the type to decline gradually, but he's still doing a weekly podcast as has been mentioned many times and looks fine so I don't imagine that'll be in the near future. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean 6,309 Posted January 1, 2023 Can't help but feel this inclusion is a tad premature. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Philip 121 Posted January 1, 2023 Safe drop for next year Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,586 Posted January 1, 2023 22 minutes ago, Sean said: Can't help but feel this inclusion is a tad premature. Agreed. Now watch him keel over in M*A*R*C*H. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
