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Dutch writer Herman Koch says he has Parkinson’s disease
Dutch writer Herman Koch has Parkinson’s disease.
Koch is 73, according to one headline about the news.
He says he had been affected more than he realized.
Looking back, he now recognizes how much trouble the condition caused him.
Koch says he is already getting somewhat used to it.
The headlines do not give details about his treatment or how the disease affects his work.
No next steps or further plans are stated.
Dutch writer Herman Koch has said he has Parkinson’s disease.
The news was reported by De Telegraaf, NU and AD.nl on October 26, 2026.
De Telegraaf’s headline identifies Koch as 73.
The articles’ text was not provided, so further details about his condition and announcement are unavailable.
- Who
- Dutch writer Herman Koch.
- What
- He has said he has Parkinson’s disease.
- When
- October 26, 2026.
- Where
- Not stated.
- Why
- Not stated.
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- Name
- Herman Koch
- Condition
- Parkinson’s disease
- Age
- 73, according to De Telegraaf
- Reported
- October 26, 2026
- Outlets
- De Telegraaf, NU and AD.nl