News Des O’Connor was battling Parkinson’s disease when he died, reveals his widow TV legend kept the illness a secret from his fans By Nancy Brown 9 Jan 2021, 12:23 Tags: Des O'Connor, Simon Cowell Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google Des O’Connor had Parkinson’’’’&’“”’’‘’’“’’’‘’“‘’’’’”’’‘’’’’“”“”’“”’ Share Share Share Add as preferred source on Google Nancy Brown Editor Add as preferred source on Google Related Topics Des O'Connor Simon Cowell