Michael J. Fox Says “Every Day It’s Tougher” Amid Ongoing Battle With Parkinson’s Disease

Michael J. Fox Opens Up About His Battle with Parkinson’s Disease

Michael J. Fox, beloved actor and star of “Back to the Future” and “Family Ties,” has been candidly speaking out about his ongoing battle with Parkinson’s disease. In an appearance on CBS Sunday Morning, Fox addressed the challenges he faces daily with the incurable disease and revealed that he doesn’t believe he’ll live to be 80 years old.

Living with Parkinson’s

“My life is set up so … I can pack Parkinson’s along with me if I have to,” Fox said. “[Parkinson’s] banging on the door… I’m not going to lie, it’s getting hard. It’s getting harder. It’s getting tougher. Every day it’s tougher … that’s the way it is. I mean, you know, who do I see about that?”

As Fox suffers from the disease, he reflected on his perspective of mortality. “You don’t die from Parkinson’s. You die with Parkinson’s … I’ve been thinking about the mortality of it.… I’m not going to be 80. I’m not going to be 80.”

The Impact of Parkinson’s

Fox continued to reveal how Parkinson’s has deeply impacted his life after a life-altering surgery. “I had spinal surgery. I had a tumor on my spine … it was benign, but it messed up my walking … then, started to break stuff … broke this arm, and I broke this arm, I broke this elbow. I broke my face. I broke my hand,” he continued to tell the media outlet.

Despite the challenges he faces, Fox remains resilient and focused on the positive. “Pity is a benign form of abuse,” he told People. “I can feel sorry for myself, but I don’t have time for that. There is stuff to be learned from this, so let’s do that and move on.”

A Look Back at Michael J. Fox’s Life

Michael J. Fox’s upcoming documentary, “Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie,” takes viewers down memory lane as he previews the “story of me.” In the trailer, Fox reflects on his life and his marriage to Tracy Pollan, whom he met on the set of “Family Ties” in 1985 when she was cast as his character’s love interest. Fox was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 1991 but didn’t publicly reveal his illness until 1998.

“Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie” releases on Apple TV+ May 12.

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Michael J. Fox Opens Up About His Battle with Parkinson’s Disease

Michael J. Fox is not one to shy away from discussing his ongoing battle with Parkinson’s disease. In a recent interview, the “Back to the Future” star candidly spoke about the challenges he faces daily with the incurable disease. “Parkinson’s is banging on the door… I’m not going to lie, it’s getting hard. It’s getting harder. It’s getting tougher. Every day it’s tougher … that’s the way it is. I mean, you know, who do I see about that?”

Despite the difficulties he faces, Fox maintains a positive outlook on life. He believes that one does not die from Parkinson’s, but rather with it. “I’ve been thinking about the mortality of it.… I’m not going to be 80. I’m not going to be 80.”

Life-Altering Surgery and Impact on His Life

After undergoing spinal surgery to remove a benign tumor, Fox’s walking was affected, and he began to break bones. “I broke this arm, and I broke this arm, I broke this elbow. I broke my face. I broke my hand,” he revealed in the interview.

Despite these challenges, Fox remains focused on his work. His latest project, “Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie,” is a documentary that takes viewers down memory lane as he previews the “story of me.” In the trailer, he recalls telling his wife Tracy Pollan about his diagnosis and her response: “In sickness and in health.”

Positive Outlook on Life

Despite his struggles, Fox maintains a positive outlook on life. He believes that feeling sorry for oneself is a form of abuse and that there is always something to be learned from difficult situations. “Pity is a benign form of abuse. I can feel sorry for myself, but I don’t have time for that. There is stuff to be learned from this, so let’s do that and move on.”

“Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie” will be released on Apple TV+ on May 12.

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