Michael J. Fox, 61, Shared a Health Update While Reflecting on His Parkinson’s Journey
He recalled being in denial about his diagnosis for years.Michael J. Fox accepted an honorary Oscar for his philanthropic contributions to Parkinson’s disease research at the 13th Governors Awards on Saturday.He also shared an update on his health.was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 1991, seven years before he told the public about it.
During the ceremony, the actor, 61, accepted the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award, an honorary Oscar that applauds his decades of philanthropic efforts and fundraising for Parkinson’s research via his foundation theHe now calls the neurological condition a gift . But he didn’t always feel that way.doctors told him he only had 10 years left to work—which was a tough pill to swallow, considering he had dropped out of high school and relocated to the United States to pursue acting.
He continued: “I told very few people, and they kept my secret. Then there were all kinds of doctors who helped me understand the physical processes that were at work, or not at work, in my brain, as the case may be. Finally, I felt like I needed to tell everybody. I understood it would have a huge impact on my career.”and broadcaster Barbara Walters to share his story, and was overwhelmed by the influx of love and support.
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