Just days after Neil Diamond made the heart-wrenching decision to cancel the remainder of his concert tour due to his recent Parkinson’s disease diagnosis, his fans are showing their love in a truly inspiring way. Many of them have chosen to donate their ticket refund money to various charities, and Neil’s wife, Katie McNeil Diamond, couldn’t be more touched. "Wow, I’ve received a bunch of messages from people in [Australia and New Zealand] who are donating their ticket refunds to good causes: Parkinson’s research, animal rescue groups, fire victim funds, etc. My heart is so full of joy to see this silver lining. Faith in humanity = restored. Thank you!" Katie tweeted on Tuesday, Jan. 23, expressing her heartfelt gratitude.
Not to be outdone, Neil himself took to Twitter to thank his fans for their incredible generosity. "This makes me smile. Thank you. Thank you to everyone for your outpouring of love and support. It makes a difference," the 77-year-old music legend wrote, showing his appreciation for the fans who have rallied around him during this tough time.
Neil and his wife, Katie, captured in a moment of joy in 2016.
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Neil Diamond's Heartfelt Message About Retirement
Earlier this week, Neil shared a deeply personal message on his official website, revealing that he is battling Parkinson’s disease and, on his doctor’s advice, is stepping away from touring. "It is with great reluctance and disappointment that I announce my retirement from concert touring. I have been so honored to bring my shows to the public for the past 50 years," the beloved "Sweet Caroline" singer wrote in a touching statement.
He continued, "My sincerest apologies to everyone who purchased tickets and were planning to come to the upcoming shows. My thanks go out to my loyal and devoted audiences around the world. You will always have my appreciation for your support and encouragement. This ride has been 'so good, so good, so good' thanks to you." It’s clear that Neil feels deeply connected to his fans and is grateful for their unwavering support throughout his incredible career.
