Julie Andrews makes Parkinson’s disease plea in rare video message

• Dame Julie Andrews made a rare public appearance to raise awareness for Parkinson's disease.
• She featured in a video released by the World Parkinson Coalition on Sunday, 24 May.
• In the video, she welcomed attendees to the seventh World Parkinson’s Congress.
• Andrews stressed the importance of continuing efforts to find a cure for the “terrible disease”, acknowledging its devastating impact.
• She expressed hope that participants could become a “beacon of light” in the fight against the disease.

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Julie Andrews makes rare public appearance in emotional Parkinson’s plea