Michael J. Fox Was Positive Despite Parkinson's Complications: 'Life Is Beautiful'

Despite the challenges of living with Parkinson's disease for 30 years, Michael J. Fox is having a very positive time in his life (Credit: REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni)

In a recent interview, the acclaimed actor Michael J. Fox He spoke about the trials and triumphs he faced over the past year. Known for his roles in films such as Back to the future (Back to the future)Fox lived with the Parkinson's disease for more than three decades. Despite the physical challenges posed by his condition, the actor expressed optimism and gratitude for the positive events that have taken place in his life.

“You know, my daughter is also getting married… good things happen and life is good. So it's been a good year, that's for sure,” explained the 62-year-old artist in a conversation with People. Likewise, he highlighted the progress of his foundation's initiatives Michael J. Fox Foundation to fight against Parkinson's disease.

Despite the challenges, Fox is optimistic about positive developments, including his daughter's upcoming wedding. (Credits: REUTERS/Rick Wilking)

Despite the good things that can happen, the remembered Marty McFly also admitted that in recent months “There were many challenges” that he simply couldn't ignore and had to face. “Lots of physical challenges Those days were different, but it was just that I had a lot of things… I had a film, a documentary and a lot of obligations“, specific.

Last year, Fox appeared in the film Mr. Dressup: The Magic of Fantasya documentary about children's entertainer Ernie Coombs and his impact on Canadian culture and entertainment through his children's show called Mr. Dressing.

In 2023, Fox starred in “Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie,” a deep and intimate documentary about his life with Parkinson's disease. (Credits: Apple TV+)

Likewise, Fox showed his more intimate side in Still: a film about Michael J. Foxan Apple TV+ documentary directed by Davis Guggenheimque, which explores the actor's personal and artistic life, as well as how his Parkinson's diagnosis forever changed his days, posing various physical and emotional challenges over the years.

Despite these obstacles overcome with resilience, Fox attributes this ability to his family., whose support made him “able to overcome these challenges and do new things.” Likewise, Michael emphasizes his bond with his wife Tracy Pollanwith whom he has been in a marital union for more than three decades.

Michael J. Fox has been married to his wife Tracy Pollman for 35 years. (REUTERS/Jeenah Moon)

“We made up over time,” Fox said of how they managed to spend so much time together. “It’s interesting being married for 35 years. Yeah. The joke is that I've been married for 35 years and it's the best 35 years of my life.so think about it for a second,” he added.

The relationship between Michael and Tracy has been a fundamental pillar in the life of the famous actor over the years. “It's great to have a partner and someone who knows you in a certain way when everyone else thinks they know you.. Only one person really knows you,” commented the actor who became a popular cinema icon in the 1980s.

Michael J. Fox and Tracy Pollan highlight their commitment to raising awareness of Parkinson's disease by participating in charity events (REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni)

Recently, the couple was seen at a party to support a charitable cause. The couple kicked off Parkinson's Awareness Month by attending “A National Thing Happened on the Path to Cure Parkinson's,” hosted by the Michael J. Fox Foundation, at the University Belmont of Nashville.

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