Known for his boyish good looks and charismatic personality, Michael J. Fox is one of the biggest talents in Hollywood. Fox’s stellar career is four decades long and during this time, he has gathered a massive fan following by starring in numerous popular TV Series and movies such as Spin City, Family Ties, Back to the Future, and more.
However, the life of the actor turned upside down when he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in the year 1991, which was quite young to get affected by the progressive disorder disease. However, fans of the Spin City actor are concerned as he gets vocal about his battle, and he is starting to feel the effects of the disease, believing that it will kill him before he turns 80.
Michael J. Fox Discusses His Mortality
Michael J. Fox will be present on the CBS Sunday Morning interview, and prior to the broadcast of the episode CBS released a small preview of the interview, where the Stuart Little actor was showing symptoms of the disease as he talked about the progression of the disease, and how it is making his life “tougher.”
“My life is set up so…I can pack Parkinson’s along with me if I have to. I mean, I’m not gonna lie. It’s getting hard…it’s getting tougher. Every day it’s tougher. But that’s the way it is. I mean, you know, who do I see about that?”
Michael J. Fox explained that along with the progressive disease, his health issues have added to it, making it “killer” when combined with Parkinson’s.
“I had spinal surgery. I had a tumor on my spine. And it was benign, but it messed up my walking. And then, [I] started to break stuff. Broke this arm, and I broke this arm, I broke this elbow. I broke my face. I broke my hand. [That’s] a big killer with Parkinson’s.”
The Teen Wolf actor explained that one does not die from Parkinson’s, but along with the complications arising from the disease, and he believes that he will not live long enough to see 80.
“It’s falling … and aspirating food and getting pneumonia. All these subtle ways that get ya … You don’t die from Parkinson’s. You die with Parkinson’s. So I’ve been thinking about the mortality of it … I’m not gonna be 80. I’m not gonna be 80.”
This news spread like wildfire because fans have been worried for the actor, as he had been showing extreme signs of the disease and fans went to social media to express their concerns for Fox.
Fans Express Their Concerns For Michael J. Fox
Ever since it was made public that the Doc Hollywood actor was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, fans were worried for the health of the actor. He was a part of the popular film Back to the Future which shaped the childhood of many people, and fans tend to return from time to time to watch the film. It’s easy to see why so many fans love the actor.
Fabs soon went to Twitter to express their concern for the actor after the CBS preview, where he talked about how he does not have much time to live.
This man made my child hood he is such a legend he’s even more of a hero than Marty ever was the fact he still played his guitar in this condition proves he never gives up pic.twitter.com/IuGerxnS0i
— Aurora Evo (@evoaurora) April 29, 2023
Another fan shares how heartbroken they feel knowing that Michael J. Fox is suffering from such a terrible disease.
Michael J. Fox is a complete legend. No less than a Legend and it saddens me that he is going through this.
— Racanelli (@RealRacanelli) April 29, 2023
Another fan also shared that despite the disease being uncurable, they will keep praying for the actor.
To be honest I get it I just feel really bad for him cuz he's just a legend Michael j fox is my favorite actor 🙏 I was still pray for him pic.twitter.com/lvATipi969
— Jimmy Ramos (@jimmylegends34) April 29, 2023
A user tweeted that Fox has achieved more in his life than some people would achieve in 800 years.
regardless when he goes
he's done more in the time he's been on this earth then most would ever do even if they lived 800 years.
a living legend.
— Smolassus☭ (@Smolassus) April 29, 2023
Another user tweets that the actor is still an inspiration for millions of people.
He's fought the disease for so long and still continues to inspire millions around the world.
I can't image the pain he suffers daily. It'll be sad once he's gone 😔
— Aussie_Corpse (@adam_mossman) April 29, 2023
While the actor shared his struggles with Parkinson’s disease, he has also taken immense steps to spread awareness about the disease and has established his foundation in support of renowned medical foundations to find a potential cure or treatments for the disease. While the research did not help him, he has brought hope to the lives of millions of people suffering from the disease.
Source: CBS Sunday Morning
