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Michael J. Fox Falls Onstage at Back to the Future Fan Event Due to Parkinson's

  • Michael J. Fox fell onstage at a Back to the Future fan event in Philadelphia, unable to maintain his balance due to Parkinson's disease.
  • Though shaken, Fox was uninjured and continued participating on the panel with his co-stars.
  • Fox has lived with Parkinson's disease since 1991 and has recently shared that the symptoms have worsened over time.
  • Along with tremors and mobility issues, falling is a serious risk for those with Parkinson's.
  • Fox started a foundation dedicated to Parkinson's research that has raised over $1 billion to find better treatments and a cure.
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