James Reynolds is known among soap opera fans as Abe Carver in Days of Our Lives, and he publicly announced his devastating Parkinson’s diagnosis, which the writers will incorporate into his on-screen character.
The actor is undoubtedly a soap opera staple, as he joined Days of Our Lives in the role he originated in 1981. He not only made history as one of the longest-running cast members, but also as the longest-running Black actor to portray one character in a single series.
Speaking with Entertainment Tonight, Reynolds revealed that his beloved on-screen character will now take on his real-life diagnosis of Parkinson’s. He explained that he “thought he was hiding it,” but the soap opera writers quickly noticed because it became “obvious.” They soon decided it was best to have Abe deal with the same diagnosis on Days of Our Lives.
“There are many characters who have gone through real-life issues that are then mirrored on the show. And this is an issue that is going to be mirrored on the show and there’s nothing any of us can really do about it,” explained Reynolds.
“But I feel like the value of Abe as a character who overcomes a lot has a tremendous amount of strength.”
Reynolds added that he began to notice that he was “shaking all over the place,” a common symptom of Parkinson’s, and would see his hand tremble as he was taking photos. He would find himself “apologizing” for those moments and having to pick up drinks with two hands. While believing he was hiding his symptoms, they were only more noticeable to others.
“Sometimes I’d get a little unbalanced and have to make a quick adjustment. You’re playing that game with yourself,” he said of navigating Parkinson’s disease.
The Days of Our Lives star was asked when he started to notice symptoms, and he admitted that he had always been very active, enjoying what he could do with his body. He would notice a new symptom every day, whether it was tremors, unbalance, or shortness of breath.
Surprisingly, Reynolds revealed that he noticed a “couple of weeks ago that I may have had this as long as 15 to 20 years ago.” The symptom that made him realize it was supposed hallucinations, and he recalls how his wife would tell him that the actor hit her in his sleep. Reynolds also explained having had these “really horrible” dreams.
The actor doesn’t specify when he received his diagnosis, but admits he kept it hidden for several years. What made him decide to open up about his Parkinson’s was his inability to keep the symptoms a secret, but above all, the “difficulty to motivate myself at times.”
Amid his diagnosis, Reynolds praises the cast and crew of Days of Our Lives for their support and for allowing him to continue his work. He actually admits to being more energetic on set.
“You can still work,” Reynolds continued. “You can live your life. You can participate with your family. You can raise your children. You don’t have to be lost. You can arm yourself. You can fight back.”
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