Jo Whiley says her father’s Parkinson’s disease feels like ‘Groundhog Day’

Health & Fitness
24 Jun 2026 • 10:37 PM MYT
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Jo Whiley says her father’s Parkinson’s disease feels like ‘Groundhog Day’

  • Jo Whiley has shared a "heartbreaking" update on her father Martin's battle with Parkinson's disease, describing it as like "Groundhog Day".
  • Speaking on her Dig It podcast with Zoe Ball, Whiley revealed her father's recent reluctance to take his medication.
  • Her father questioned if Parkinson's "just goes away," prompting Whiley to explain the incurable nature of the disease.
  • Whiley found it a "heartbreaking moment" to repeatedly clarify that his condition is permanent.
  • She highlighted the repetitive nature of their conversations, stating they have the "same conversations over and over again".

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