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<p>NEW YORK (AP) &#8212; Neil Diamond is retiring from touring after he says he was diagnosed with Parkinson&#8217;s disease.</p><p>Days shy of his 77th birthday, the rock legend is canceling his tour dates in Australia and New Zealand for March. He was on his 50th anniversary tour.</p><p>The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer offered his &#8220;sincerest apologies&#8221; to those who planned to go to his shows and says he plans to still write, record and work on other projects &#8220;for a long time to come.&#8221;</p><p>Diamond&#8217;s numerous hits include &#8220;Sweet Caroline,&#8221; &#8221;America,&#8221; &#8221;Love on the Rocks&#8221; and &#8220;Hello Again.&#8221;</p><p>Diamond turns 77 on Wednesday and will get the lifetime achievement award at Sunday&#8217;s Grammy awards.</p><style>
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Neil Diamond says he has Parkinson’s, retires from touring