Actor Ed Begley Jr. opens up about his Parkinson’s journey, role of "extra credit" treatments

Actor Ed Begley Jr. discusses his new memoir, "To the Temple of Tranquility... And Step On It!" He also opens up about his Parkinson's diagnosis and Hollywood career.
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[@maxinedavieds6104]

I just returned from a book signing in NJ, what a lovely guy! I was thrilled to meet Ed. I can’t count the amount of shows I’ve seen him in through the decades,love the character in Young Sheldon. He is also an early pioneer in the green movement. Great guy!

[@Earo16]

this dude is a severely underrated actor and deserves a lot more fame

[@steveconn]

Great comic actor since St. Elsewhere. Long live Ed!

[@reagandenny]

I knew Ed and his wife. He is a super funny and a nice guy. It was years ago aboard a private jet to Cuixmala, Mexico. We shared an SUV from the airport to the oasis. He seems still quick-witted. He won't remember me... Joe Joyce's boyfriend. All the prayer and good wishes Ed.

[@sharond5412]

I saw Ed Bagley Jr in Dear Christmas and enjoyed it. I knew something was different but not " off". Mr Bagley still continues to be good at his Craft❤

[@lindacamacho9459]

It's a tough disease. Blessings.

[@go-fast-fast]

He always strike me as an Attorney from New Mexico!

[@test-do1gc]

V talented and funny actor. Loved him in “She Devil”. 🙏🌹

[@on2wheels378]

🙏🏽🕯

[@EdKazO-Vision]

They didn’t let Ed finish the Jack Nicholson “Goin South” story!

[@AnneShiv]

Begs had so much more to give❤ awful way to treat people wonder how you would treat common folk? Remember those on the way up because you’ll meet them on the way down.

[@VEGANSAM]

I'm glad he's OK...
I'm sorry the medications he's on have made him almost expressionless.

[@MrJohnMDean]

Facial masking is a key feature of PD. I'm sorry you can't find a kinder way to express your concern for him and others living with Parkinson's

[@VEGANSAM]

@@MrJohnMDean Being hyper-sensitive is a key feature of extreme insecurity. I'm sorry YOU couldn't find a kinder way to express YOUR concern for your MISINTERPRETATION of what I wrote, John!
Get some sleep! It will hopefully improve your perspective on what you ACTUALLY see & read in life!

[@MrJohnMDean]

@@VEGANSAM It's 9AM here and I'm working at my computer. I am a Parkinson's expert who has listened to my patients tell me heartbreaking stories of having to contend with strangers in public misinterpreting their lack of facial expression CAUSED BY THEIR DISEASE (i.e. facial masking isn't caused by the meds). Their facial masking leads to mistreatment by misinformed or ignorant individuals in all kinds of public and private settings. So I'm correcting your misinformation regarding PD and gently reminding everyone to be a little kinder. Apparently, you may need to hear that message a few more times before it sinks in.

[@aidanfoley6463]

@@MrJohnMDeanOh dude, take your L 😂

[@elgranchet3607]

The views 😂

[@Paumanokcom]

You asked me to wake you up when you hit rock bottom.

[@elgranchet3607]

Idk who controls this page but do better 😂

[@cliftonbowers6376]

Seen around 😮