'It's not only Parkinson's': Why illness won't stop Sir Dave Dobbyn

At 69, Sir Dave Dobbyn shows no signs of slowing down his music career.

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PremiumBridget JonesDeputy Desk Editor - Lifestyle·NZ Herald·26 Jun, 2026 07:00 PM9 mins to read‌Sir Dave Dobbyn has battled Parkinson's, prostate cancer and breathing problems over the past few years. Photo / Sylvie Whinray In 2022, Sir Dave Dobbyn was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease and, in the years since, he’s faced a number of further health setbacks. But today, he tells Bridget Jones he has no plans to quit music any time soon.

“Retirement doesn’t sit well with me.” Sir Dave Dobbyn is emphatic.

'It's not only Parkinson's': Why illness won't stop Sir Dave Dobbyn

'It's not only Parkinson's': Why illness won't stop Sir Dave Dobbyn

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