Michael J. Fox has spent much of his career defying expectations, especially after being diagnosed with Parkinson\u2019s disease at just 29.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To me, he\u2019s of the most courageous people on earth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But recently, she opened up about some deeply personal challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI wake up and get the message..\u201d
Sometimes I feel a pang of sadness thinking about Michael J. Fox and all the incredible films we\u2019ll never get to see because of what he\u2019s gone through.It\u2019s tough watching actors we grew up with \u2014 whose careers were built on their expressiveness \u2014 lose that ability. But Michael still shines. He still has that charm, that humor, and he still makes us smile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Now 64, the Back to the Future star continues to embody the determination and humor that made him a household name, though he recently opened up about some deeply personal challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In recent years, Fox has co-written a new memoir, Future Boy, reflecting on the film that launched his career<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He\u2019s also appeared on Apple TV\u2019s Shrinking alongside Harrison Ford and has remained a tireless advocate for Parkinson\u2019s research through the Michael J. Fox Foundation, which has raised more than $2 billion so far. E<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Earlier this year, he was honored with the Presidential Medal of Freedom for his contributions to advancing understanding of the disease.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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