Alan Jackson’s disability update: Musician determined to continue final tour amid health battle

Alan Jackson is determined to continue his farewell tour amid his years-long battle with a genetic disease.

The country singer, 65, has been battling Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) for years. He revealed in interviews that he inherited it from his father.

Amid a difficult health battle that has affected his career plans, the “Livin’ on Love” singer has reportedly begun fighting his condition so he can return to the stage soon.

A friend told the National Enquirer: “Alan insisted he didn’t want to go out like that, leaving fans disappointed that he couldn’t play the shows they had tickets to.” “He’s been working very hard with his medical team – and although his condition hasn’t really gotten better, it hasn’t gotten any worse either. He’s determined to do a split tour hand without canceling any appointments.”

Jackson announced the restart of his Last Call: One For the Road tour in August after his health condition had previously forced the cancellation of his farewell shows.

“I’ve been touring for over 30 years – my daughters are grown, we have a grandchild and one on the way…and I love spending more time at home. But fans of I always come for a fun evening.” time, and I will give them the best performance possible for this Last Call,” he wrote on his website.

While maintaining a positive outlook, longevity expert Dr. Gabe Mirkin told the National Enquirer that the disorder could soon leave Jackson unable to walk and move his limbs. With that said, the “Little Bitty” singer may have to live in a wheelchair “sooner or later.”

According to Dr. Mirkin, CMT causes muscle atrophy and loss of use of limbs.

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Meanwhile, the official website of the National Health Service explains that the disease is a genetic condition, which mainly causes damage to a person’s peripheral nerves. People diagnosed with this condition experience muscle weakness, gait, and numbness in the feet, hands, and arms.

CMT is not fatal, but it can cause symptoms similar to those of muscular dystrophy and Parkinson’s disease.

Jackson specifically spoke about his battle in an interview with Jenna Bush Hager in 2021, saying he did not want to talk about it in public. He added that he has become more aware of himself and his surroundings since his diagnosis out of fear that he might lose his balance.

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