Sir Dave Dobbyn reveals Parkinson's diagnosis

Kiwi musical icon Sir Dave Dobbyn has announced he has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.
The 65-year-old wrote in a Facebook post, "I have felt a little shaky for a while now and in July I was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease."

The musician said the diagnosis has given him a "wider appreciation of life".

"Of late I have a tremor in my right hand which gives my guitar playing a new kind of twang. I have to do what I love, so it's business as usual and on with the show, singing all the way."

This article was first published on the nzherald.co.nz