The Jam star Bruce Foxton announces Parkinson’s diagnosis

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 inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleBruce Foxton, the acclaimed bass player for The Jam, has revealed he has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease (PA)Bruce Foxton, the acclaimed bass player for The Jam, has revealed he has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. The diagnosis emerged during investigations into complications from his cancer treatment.Foxton described the news on Facebook as a “huge shock” but expressed determination to manage the condition and continue performing live. He said that medication is helping him “deal with symptoms” and has "given me another chance to carry on doing what I love and what I live for in a relaxed and supportive environment".Recent concert cancellations were attributed to an “underlying chest infection”. In fullThe Jam bassist Bruce Foxton diagnosed with Parkinson’s diseaseThank 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

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