Michael J. Fox Shares Candid Thoughts on Parkinson’s and Mortality
“Back to the Future” actor Michael J. Fox, 61, recently revealed his thoughts on mortality amid his ongoing battle with Parkinson’s disease (Fox News). Diagnosed with early-onset Parkinson’s in 1991 at the age of 29 (CBS News), Fox now admits that he doesn’t believe he’ll live to be 80 (Yahoo News).
In a recent interview with “CBS Sunday Morning,” Fox described his condition as “getting tougher” and shared that he has broken several bones and undergone spinal surgery (Yahoo News). The actor, who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in the 1990s, has come to terms with the increasing difficulty of his more than 30-year fight against the disease (Page Six).
This weekend’s upcoming interview between Michael J. Fox and Jane Pauley on CBS Sunday Morning is expected to offer a candid look into the actor’s life with Parkinson’s (Vanity Fair). In a separate interview, Fox remarked that living with the condition is becoming “harder” (NME).
Michael J. Fox has been open about his struggle with the brain disorder, and his most recent comments reveal both the physical and emotional toll it continues to have on him. Despite the challenges, Fox remains active in raising awareness and funds for Parkinson’s disease research through the Michael J. Fox Foundation, which he established in 2000.
