BAD NEWS FOR MICHAEL J. FOX AFTER
In a poignant update, Michael J. Fox, a courageous fighter against Parkinson’s for over three decades, grapples with the relentless progression of the disease. At 62, he confronts the harsh realities of his journey, characterized by the cruel effects of facial muscle paralysis and a body marred by surgeries and fractures.
With unwavering honesty, Fox acknowledges the harsh reality of his condition, stating, “Every day it’s tougher… I’m not going to be 80.”
After spending time with Fox, director Davis Guggenheim longs for the profound perspective Fox embodies. Fox somberly acknowledges Parkinson’s as a complex force that continually takes, yet acknowledges how it has sparked transformative change within his life.
Throughout his journey, plagued by bouts of depression and marked by numerous injuries, including fractures and surgeries, Fox has continually demonstrated his resilience.
With unwavering resolve, he asserts, “I’m a tough son of a b****.”
“I hate it. It sucks. But it didn’t defeat me”: Michael J. Fox opens up about pity, Parkinson’s – and the possibility of a cure. Diagnosed with the disease at the young age of 29, amidst his rise as one of Hollywood’s brightest stars, Fox shares his coping mechanisms, deepest fears, and why he finds the concept of being a saint so uninspiring.
