Fans are sending their love and thoughts to Marc Cohn in the wake of his decision to reveal a health diagnosis that he has been facing privately for years.
The singer, who is perhaps best known for his 1991 hit “Walking in Memphis,” announced the diagnosis in a statement posted on Instagram on Thursday, Jan. 30.
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Cohn, 65, began by writing that it felt like “time” to publicly share the diagnosis. Though he previously filled in his family, friends and some of the people he has worked with, the diagnosis was news to his fans.
“About 5 years ago, I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease,” Cohn wrote. “I waited this long to tell you about the diagnosis because I needed time to process the unsettling news myself.”
The Grammy Award winner went on to note that he did have “good news” to share. “I’m doing everything I can to stave off Parkinson’s progression, and with those efforts, I have been able to continue playing shows for you all,” he wrote.
Not every performance has been easy, he continued, though he has also experienced “moments of healing and deep gratitude for my ability to stand at the microphone and continue to do the job I love so much.
“These past few years have been a time of reflection and a reminder of the preciousness of every moment,” the “True Companion” singer wrote. “Thank you for making my music part of your daily lives. I feel like I’ve been a guest at your weddings, your delivery rooms, your first dances, and all the passages we all go through. This is just another passage… another opportunity to learn another dance.”
Cohn ended his statement by explaining that he does not intend to stop touring anytime soon. “I plan on continuing to do shows for as long as possible. Come meet us on the road somewhere,” he urged his fans.
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