US musician Neil Diamond has announced he is retiring from touring following a recent diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease. The Sweet Caroline singer, who turns 77 on Wednesday, said he had made the decision with “great reluctance and disappointment” and thanked fans for their support. However the singer reassured fans that he plans to continue to write and record music “for a long time to come”. Neil Diamond Live in London - Show #2 @O2Arena https://t.co/QMGGPpKwov — Neil Diamond (@NeilDiamond) October 19, 2017“It is with great reluctance and disappointment that I announce my retirement from concert touring,” he said in a statement on his website. This ride has been ‘so good, so good, so good’ thanks to you.”Diamond was due to embark on the third leg of his 50th anniversary tour in Australia and New Zealand in March.

Source: Irish Examiner January 23, 2018 03:11 UTC