Rock icon battling disease stuns fans with performance

Fans in Los Angeles got quite the unexpected treat over the weekend when legendary rocker Neil Diamond made a surprise appearance to sing his iconic song, “Sweet Caroline.”

Video showed fans rising to their feet around Diamond as he sang part of his namesake, “The Neil Diamond Musical: A Beautiful Noise.” The show took place in Los Angeles at the Pantages Theater.

Diamond announced his retirement from performing back in 2018 after he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease.

— Tribune News Service