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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Jamie Grierson

Jeremy Paxman got Parkinson’s diagnosis after doctor saw him on TV

Jeremy Paxman
Paxman revealed in August that he would be stepping down as host of University Challenge after 29 years in the role. Photograph: Livewire Pictures Limited

A doctor diagnosed Jeremy Paxman with Parkinson’s disease after noticing the presenter was less “exuberant” when presenting University Challenge, the veteran broadcaster has revealed.

The former Newsnight presenter said the diagnosis came when he was in hospital after collapsing while walking his dog.

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