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Beloved Norwegian singer and A-ha frontman Morten Harket has revealed he has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. The news was shared in an emotional and honest statement published on the band’s official website on Wednesday, sending shockwaves through fans around the globe.
At 65, Harket, known for his iconic vocals on the global hit “Take On Me”, has been quietly living with the degenerative neurological condition for some time. The press release confirmed what many fans had begun to suspect, noting that the singer has been “battling his own body” in recent years.
“This isn’t the sort of news anyone wants to deliver to the world, but here it is: Morten has Parkinson’s disease,” the band stated.
Morten himself addressed the revelation, explaining his reasons for finally going public with the diagnosis. “It was something I wanted to process privately first,” he said. “But now I feel it’s time to share what I’ve been dealing with. My fans have always been incredibly supportive, and I want to be honest with them.”
Parkinson’s disease is a progressive condition that affects the brain and can lead to tremors, stiffness, and difficulty with movement. While there is no cure, treatments and therapies can help manage symptoms and maintain quality of life.
Harket’s distinctive voice and stage presence have long defined A-ha’s success. Rising to fame in the 1980s, the band became one of Norway’s most successful musical exports, with hits like “The Sun Always Shines on TV,” “Hunting High and Low,” and of course, the synth-pop anthem “Take On Me,” which remains one of the most iconic music videos of all time.
In recent years, A-ha has continued to tour and release music, with fans praising the band’s enduring energy and Morten’s still-powerful vocals. However, the singer’s battle with Parkinson’s may now influence the band’s future plans.
Fans and fellow musicians have already begun flooding social media with messages of support, gratitude, and encouragement for the singer, whose career has spanned more than four decades.
Despite the diagnosis, Morten expressed determination to stay positive and continue doing what he loves. “This is not the end, it’s just a different chapter. Music has always been my lifeline, and it still is,” he said.
