By Andrea Reiher, People | Alan Jackson has spent decades as one of country music’s most beloved stars, but in recent years, fans have become increasingly concerned about the singer’s health. The Country Music Hall of Famer revealed in 2021 that he has Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, an inherited neurological disorder that affects the nerves and gradually impacts balance, coordination and muscle strength.
“I’ve been reluctant to talk about this publicly and to my fans, but it’s been affecting me for years,” Jackson said during an appearance on Today at the time.
According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, often abbreviated as CMT, is a hereditary nerve disorder that primarily affects the arms and legs. Symptoms can include muscle weakness, difficulty walking, balance problems and reduced sensation in the extremities.
Jackson explained that the disease has made performing increasingly difficult.
“And I know I’m stumbling around on stage,” he told Today. “And now I’m having a little trouble balancing, even in front of the microphone.”
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Read more about Mr. Jackson’s health and about Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease here: https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/alan-jackson-reveals-his-battle-with-charcot-marie-tooth-disease-and-its-impact-on-touring/
