Morten Harket, frontman of the famous Norwegian band A-ha, has Parkinson’s disease.

The 65-year-old singer opened up about his diagnosis and treatment in an article on the band’s website .

“I’ve got no problem accepting the diagnosis,” Harket said. “With time I’ve taken to heart my 94-year-old father’s attitude to the way the organism gradually surrenders: ‘I use whatever works.’”

Parkinson’s disease is an age-related degenerative brain condition in which parts of the brain start to deteriorate, according to the Cleveland Clinic . The incurable condition typically starts to develop in individuals 60 and older. It is also slightly more common in men . Symptoms include slowed movements, tremors and balance problems.

Harket had kept his diagnosis mostly private except for some peopl

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