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Symptoms of Parkinson's disease as Jeremy Paxman steps down as host of University Challenge

TV presenter Jeremy Paxman is stepping down as host of University Challenge following his Parkinson's diagnosis.

The 73-year-old broadcaster will present his final edition of the BBC Two show on Monday at 8.30pm, ending his reign as the longest-serving current quizmaster on British TV. He has hosted the show, which pits students in teams of four against rival universities and colleges, since it was revived by the BBC in 1994.

In May 2021, Jeremy revealed he had been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. As he hands over the reigns of University Challenge to Amol Rajan, here are some of the causes, symptoms and treatments for Parkinson's.

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