3 Days Ago in Los Angeles: HE DIDN’T WALK AWAY — HE WALKED FREE: Neil Diamond Quietly Refused Treatment, Saying He’d Rather Live What’s Left on His Own Terms. “This Wasn’t Surrender,” a Friend Said. “It Was Neil Choosing…” — and That’s When You Realize, Some Goodbyes Aren’t About Giving Up at All.

There was no dramatic press conference. No spotlight beaming down. No public display of tears. When Neil Diamond made his resolute decision, it came with quiet clarity, in true form…