Latest / Fresh Intelligence / Michael J. Fox's Wife Reveals How Actor's Parkinson's Disease Has Impacted Their Children... After 'Back To The Future' Star Admitted He No Longer Walks Due to 'Breaking So Many Bones'
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- 0:18[SPEAKER_00]: Michael J.
- 0:18[SPEAKER_00]: Fox's wife, Tracy Pollan, has shared insights on how his battle with Parkinson's disease has affected their four children, encouraging them to become better people with heightened empathy.
- 0:28[SPEAKER_00]: Pollan, 65, noted, I do think that growing up with a parent who has a health challenge, it just brings out an empathy and protection naturally.
- 0:36[SPEAKER_00]: Mary to Fox, 64, since 1988, Paul and admitted that maintaining optimism can be challenging as the actor confronts the progressive neurological disorder.
- 0:46[SPEAKER_00]: The couple has four children, Sam, 36, twins Aquina and Skyler, 30, and Esme, 24.
- 0:53[SPEAKER_00]: Fox began showing symptoms of early onset Parkinson's in 1991, receiving a diagnosis shortly after.
- 1:00[SPEAKER_00]: He publicly disclosed his condition in 1998 and has since become a notable advocate for research.
- 1:06[SPEAKER_00]: His organization, the Michael J.
- 1:08[SPEAKER_00]: Fox Foundation, has raised over $100 million to fund research.
- 1:13[SPEAKER_00]: Recent reports have revealed that Fox can no longer walk due to multiple injuries.
- 1:17[SPEAKER_00]: He expressed concern about moving too much for fear of falling, recalling how his vulnerability to fractures intensified during his acting career, where he engaged in physically demanding stunts.
- 1:27[SPEAKER_00]: In a three-year period I broke my elbow, I broke my hand, I got a big infection in my hand, and I almost lost my finger, he shared.
- 1:35[SPEAKER_00]: Fox added, I can walk, but it's not pretty and it's a bit dangerous.
- 1:40[SPEAKER_00]: Despite his health struggles, Fox remains focused on his ambitions.
- 1:44[SPEAKER_00]: After stepping back from acting in 2020 due to health issues, he filmed a guest appearance in Apple TV series shrinking and is promoting his fifth book, Future Boy.
- 1:53[SPEAKER_00]: He stated, as a parent, husband, and friend, I have a lot left to do.
- 1:57[SPEAKER_00]: In shrinking, he portrayed a character with Parkinson's, marking the first time he's done so.
- 2:04[SPEAKER_00]: He mentioned, it was the first time ever I get to show up on set, and I didn't have to worry about him I too tired or coughing or anything.
- 2:11[SPEAKER_00]: Fox approaches his condition with pragmatism and hope, saying, I wake up and get the message of what the day is going to be like, and I try to adjust to it.
- 2:19[SPEAKER_01]: He acknowledged adapting to the physical challenges, including using a wheelchair.