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Neil Diamond<\/a><\/strong>, 82, is back in the spotlight, and fans are emotional over the famed singer\u2019s recent appearance signing copies of his latest album, Wild At Heart<\/em>. Diamond slipped into a local Barnes & Noble<\/a> to sign copies of the record, leaving fans nostalgic and thrilled to see the \u201970s icon looking fit and healthy despite his Parkinson\u2019s disease diagnosis.<\/p>\n In a post shared to social media, Neil Diamond can be seen sporting a gray beard and short hair, looking trim and healthy, smiling as he autographs copies of his latest release. The \u201cSweet Caroline<\/a>\u201d singer has drawn renewed attention thanks to the hit Broadway show about his life, A Beautiful Noise<\/a><\/em>, and the Academy Award-nominated film Song Sung Blue<\/a><\/em>about a Neil Diamond cover band, with fans delighted to see rare photos of the music<\/a> legend.<\/p>\n \u201cYou are looking great,\u201d gushed one fan. Another added, \u201cDoes Neil realize how much he is loved? He was gorgeous as a young man and he is adorable as a senior citizen!! His music is fabulous and forever!!\u201d \u201cHe’s out and about, and actually looks good considering his Parkinson’s,\u201d added one more.<\/p>\n Related: Rock Legend\u2019s Son, 53, Channels His Father in Emotional Live Performance: ‘What a Voice’<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Neil Diamond has largely stepped back from performing following his Parkinson\u2019s disease diagnosis. The \u201970s icon\u2019s latest album, Wild At Heart<\/em>, contains 10 previously unreleased songs originally recorded during the sessions for his 2008 album Home Before Dark<\/em>.<\/p>\n Described as reflective, stripped-down, and emotionally intimate, Wild At Heart<\/em> showcases Neil Diamond\u2019s signature storytelling style. The album is the third and final collaboration between the singer and legendary producer Rick Rubin<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n One of the most prolific and well-known singer-songwriters of the 1970s, Neil Diamond is responsible for hits like \u201cRed, Red Wine,\u201d made famous by UB40, \u201cCracklin\u2019 Rosie,\u201d and \u201cSong Sung Blue.\u201d<\/p>\n In 2018, Diamond revealed he had been diagnosed with Parkinson\u2019s disease, leading him to step away from touring. Despite stepping back from the road, Diamond\u2019s rare public appearances, including the opening of his Broadway show, continue to be met with emotion from fans thrilled to see one of the music industry’s best still creating music despite health setbacks.<\/p>\n \ud83c\udfacSIGN UP for Parade’s Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox<\/a>\ud83c\udfac<\/p>\n This story was originally published by Parade<\/a> on May 12, 2026, where it first appeared in the Celebs<\/a> section. 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Neil Diamond\u2019s Wild At Heart<\/em> Album and Career Legacy<\/h2>\n