One is a global heartthrob, famed for his role as scythe-loving Poldark. The other is a musician and father of two, an inspiration for young people living with Parkinson’s - after being diagnosed at 35.
Yet despite their different paths in life, actor Aidan Turner and Drew Hallam have the sort of mutual respect usually cultivated through years of friendship.
“Aidan sends me lovely text messages and voice messages,” says Drew, speaking affectionately from his home in St Austell, Cornwall. “They are really heartfelt, long messages. He asks after my family. I’m just really humbled by what a nice guy he is. We are both 39. I think getting to know me has made Aidan realise how young Parkinson’s can strike.”
