BBC journalist Rory Cellan-Jones has revealed he is suffering from Parkinson’s.
The technology correspondent shared his diagnosis after viewers noticed him shaking on-air.
Cellan-Jones has said he is receiving good treatment and his symptoms so far are mild.
The broadcaster wrote on Twitter to share the diagnosis.
A couple of people have noticed my hand shaking in my live 5G broadcast today. So seems a good time to reveal that I’ve recently been diagnosed with Parkinson’s. I’m getting good treatment and the symptoms are mild right now – so I’m carrying on as normal. Onwards and upwards!
— Rory Cellan-Jones (@ruskin147) May 30, 2019
He wrote: “A couple of people have noticed my hand shaking in my live 5G broadcast today.
“So seems a good time to reveal that I’ve recently been diagnosed with Parkinson’s.
“I’m getting good treatment and the symptoms are mild right now – so I’m carrying on as normal. Onwards and upwards!”
Rory.. you are being showered with good wishes and respect. And deservedly so. Wishing you well as you deal with it.
— Evan Davis (@EvanHD) May 30, 2019
Fellow broadcasters have sent messages wishing him well after he shared the news.
BBC presenter Evan Davis wrote on Twitter: “Rory.. you are being showered with good wishes and respect. And deservedly so. Wishing you well as you deal with it.”
And true public service to be so open about it. Best wishes.
— Adam Fleming (@adamfleming) May 30, 2019
Sky’s Ian King posted: “Rory – desperately sorry to hear that, but good to know it won’t stop you from keeping up your great work. Very best of luck with the treatment.”
The BBC’s North America editor Jon Sopel said: “Best to you Rory.”
