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  "publishedAt": "2026-05-27T00:25:40.000Z",
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    "What made Julie Andrews a great singer? Utah's vocal coaches helped explain",
    "World Parkinson Congress’ Red Thread Project",
    "Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research",
    "Entertainment Weekly",
    "How Céline Dion’s diagnosis can help others with stiff-person syndrome",
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  "textContent": "Julie Andrews made a rare appearance Sunday — at least on-screen.\n\nThe 90-year-old Oscar winner filmed a short video message for attendees at Sunday’s seventh annual World Parkinson Congress in Phoenix.\n\nIn a video, which was later posted to YouTube by the World Parkinson Coalition, the actor discussed the urgent need for a cure.\n\n“Good evening, everyone, I’m Julie Andrews, and I’m pleased to welcome you to the seventh World Parkinson’s Congress,” Andrews said. “Your participation is invaluable as we seek to find a cure to this terrible disease. I know well how devastating it can be. May we all become a beacon of light to stop it in its tracks.”\n\nAndrews concluded her message by aligning herself with the global initiative: “Count me in as a red thread. Thank you.”\n\nWhat made Julie Andrews a great singer? Utah's vocal coaches helped explain\n\n### What is a red thread?\n\nThe red thread refers to the World Parkinson Congress’ Red Thread Project, an initiative designed to help patients of Parkinson’s disease, as well as families and researchers, find community with one another.\n\nWith her message, Andrews joins fellow actor Michael J. Fox in advocating for a cure. Fox, who was diagnosed with the condition in 1991, regularly champions Parkinson’s initiatives and founded the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research, according to Entertainment Weekly.\n\nHow Céline Dion’s diagnosis can help others with stiff-person syndrome\n\nDick Van Dyke turns 100 — and he’s still dancing\n\n### Andrews’ latest work\n\nWhile Andrews isn’t spotted in public very often, the Hollywood star remains active in the industry. Most recently, she has voiced the narrator, Lady Whistledown, on Netflix’s romance series “Bridgerton” since its 2020 debut, winning an Emmy for outstanding character voice-over performance for the role.\n\nShut up! The wait for ‘Princess Diaries 3′ is almost over. Here’s everything we know\n\nAndrews is known across generations for her roles in “Mary Poppins,” “The Sound of Music” and “The Princess Diaries.”",
  "title": "Julie Andrews makes rare appearance to support global Parkinson’s initiative"
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