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Michael J. Fox, iconic actor, author and advocate whose Hollywood career has been marked by worldwide acclaim, honor and awards, launched the Foundation in 2000 after publicly disclosing his 1991 diagnosis, at age 29, with Parkinson’s disease. Michael Andrew Fox was born in 1961 in Alberta, Canada. A self-described "army brat," Fox moved many ...
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Apr 30, 2023 · 3 min. In a revealing interview, the actor Michael J. Fox spoke about his own mortality and the challenges of living with Parkinson’s disease for more than 30 years, including his...
Mar 18, 2024 · Disease. Michael J. Fox kept his Parkinson’s diagnosis private for about 8 years. Now he’s an advocate. In the decades since the actor's diagnosis, Fox has opened up about life with the...
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What Is Parkinson's Disease? Parkinson’s disease (PD) occurs when brain cells that make dopamine, a chemical that coordinates movement, stop working or die. Because PD can cause tremor, slowness, stiffness, and walking and balance problems, it is called a “movement disorder.”
May 12, 2023 · Michael J. Fox reflects on his career and life with Parkinson's. May 12, 20235:03 PM ET. Heard on All Things Considered. By. Sacha Pfeiffer. , Megan Lim. , Sarah Handel. 7-Minute Listen....
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May 14, 2023 · When Michael J. Fox describes his experience with Parkinson's disease in his new documentary, he's extremely blunt. But talking with NPR this week, he hasn't lost the humor that made...
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