English musicians who died due to Parkinson's disease
Here are 1 famous musicians from England died in Parkinson's disease:
John Betjeman
John Betjeman (August 28, 1906 Gospel Oak-May 19, 1984 Trebetherick) a.k.a. Sir John Betjeman, Betjeman, Sir John or John Betjemann was an English writer, poet and broadcaster. His child is Candida Lycett Green.
Related albums: Late Flowering Love, Varsity Rag and Betjeman's Banana Blush.
John Betjeman was an English poet, writer, and broadcaster who is celebrated for his poetry, especially his evocative and humorous depictions of the English suburbs. He was appointed Poet Laureate in 1972 and was a member of the Betjeman family of German descent. Betjeman wrote about a variety of topics but is best known for his love of architecture and his affection for British culture. He was also a staunch defender of old buildings and was instrumental in saving a number of historic buildings from destruction. In addition to writing poetry, Betjeman was also a prolific broadcaster, presenting several popular documentaries on BBC Radio and Television. Despite his success, his personal life was marked by tragedy; he suffered from depression and his wife suffered from dementia.
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