Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleDame Julie Andrews made a rare public appearance to raise awareness for Parkinson's disease. She featured in a video released by the World Parkinson Coalition on Sunday, 24 May. In the video, she welcomed attendees to the seventh World Parkinson’s Congress. Andrews stressed the importance of continuing efforts to find a cure for the “terrible disease”, acknowledging its devastating impact. She expressed hope that participants could become a “beacon of light” in the fight against the disease. In fullJulie Andrews makes rare public appearance in emotional Parkinson’s pleaThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in