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Dame Julie Andrews sparked widespread concern about her health when she appeared in a May 2026 video to help raise awareness for Parkinson’s Disease. Since the beloved Sound of Music star is now 90 years old, fans are worried she may be battling an illness behind the scenes.
“Good evening, everyone, I’m Julie Andrews, and I’m pleased to welcome you to the seventh World Parkinson’s Congress,” Julie said in the Instagram clip. “Your participation is invaluable as we seek to find a cure to this terrible disease.”
The Princess Diaries actress added that she knows “how devastating [Parkinson’s] can be.”
“May we all become a beacon of light to stop it in its tracks,” Julie concluded, before adding, “Count me in as a red thread. Thank you.”
Here’s what we know so far about Julie’s overall health and how she’s doing now.
How Old Is Julie Andrews Now?
As previously noted, Julie is 90 years old. She was born on October 1, 1935.
Does Julie Andrews Have Parkinson’s Disease?
At this time, there is no indication that Julie is managing Parkinson’s Disease. Neither she nor anyone from her inner circle has confirmed the speculation.
How Is Julie Andrews’ Health Today?
As far as everyone knows, Julie is presumably in good health, though the esteemed English actress and singer has rarely appeared in public over the past several years.
Julie has been an outspoken health advocate throughout her career in the spotlight. In addition to helping raise awareness on Parkinson’s — the illness that other actors such as Michael J. Fox live with — the award-winning icon also discussed osteoporosis, the condition that causes bone mineral density to deteriorate over time. Julie’s late mother suffered from the illness, according to Global Action on Aging.
“I think the time has come for osteoporosis to be recognized as one of the more serious health concerns facing women of my generation,” Julie once said, per the organization. “Osteoporosis should not be accepted as a natural part of aging because it doesn’t have to be. There have been great advances in this field — in detection, prevention and treatment — and it’s important for women to know the facts, talk to their doctors and maintain their independence so they can continue doing the things in life that they enjoy.”
