TO 90 years old, Julie Andrews recorded a video message registered for World Parkinson Congressa dedicated international event to Parkinson’s research which took place in Phoenixin Arizonaon May 24, 2026. British actressunforgettable protagonist of Mary Poppins And The Sound of Music (All together passionately), he wanted support fundraising and raise public awareness about an illness that, as she herself said, she knows intimately. «I know how devastating it can be», he declared in the video released online by the organization.
Julie Andrews’ message for Parkinson’s
In the video message shared during the congress, Julie Andrews welcomed the participants underlining the importance of scientific research and support for families affected by the disease. «Your participation is invaluable as we search for a cure for this terrible disease», said the actress. «We can all become a beacon of light to stop it». Andrews He added no personal detailsnor explained when and how she came into contact with the disease.
From Mary Poppins to Bridgerton: a timeless voice
For entire generations, Julie Andrews was the smiling face of Mary Poppins And the reassuring voice of Maria Von Trapp in The Sound of Musicfilms that made her a legend of cinema and musicals. In recent years the actress has also conquered a younger audience by performing the voice to the mysterious Lady Whistledown in Bridgerton. An invisible but central presence, which accompanies the series with its deep and elegant timbre. A particularly significant role for Andrews, always very attached to her own voiceespecially afterwards the delicate throat surgery in 1997. Operation that irreversibly compromised his ability to sing. A professional and personal injury which the actress has told several times with great sincerity.
Rebirth through children’s books
Away from the sets, Julie Andrews has found something a new creative space in writing. Together with the daughter Emma Walton Hamilton he published almost thirty children’s books, turning literature into a second career. In 2023 he told Forbes how fundamental this work was after the loss of his voice: «I would have gone crazy without something beautiful to work towards». The couple’s next book, Shy, will be released in August and will tell the story of a shy little dog who discovers the power of music. A theme that, once again, seems to be delicately intertwined with the biography of its author.
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