At 89 years old, legendary actor Alan Alda remains a beacon of humor, resilience, and humility as he navigates the ongoing challenges of Parkinson’s disease, a diagnosis he received in 2015.
Best known for his unforgettable role as Hawkeye Pierce on MASH*, Alda recently gave a characteristically witty and heartfelt update in an interview with People magazine.
When asked how he was doing, he smiled and replied,
“Making progress… I didn’t say in which direction.”
January 28 1936
Hawkeye Pierce (Alan Alda/B-Day) is
89!If you’re my age (OLD, but not as old as Alan Alda!),
You watched M*A*S*H on TV from
1972-1983.Trapper
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Col. Blake
Fr. Mullaney
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— Sean Mcdowell (@dvesean) January 28, 2025
That dry wit has become a hallmark of how Alda handles his condition—an unshakable spirit paired with a determination to adapt.
