Overview
- CNN mistakenly published a retrospective titled “Remembering the life of actor Michael J. Fox,” which appeared across its distribution partners and alarmed viewers.
- Fox told fans on Threads that he is fine after seeing TV segments about his supposed death, and his representative confirmed to TMZ that he is well.
- CNN said the video was posted in error, removed it from all platforms, and apologized to Fox and his family.
- The actor had appeared in public at PaleyFest LA for the series Shrinking shortly before the confusion, reinforcing that he remains active.
- Reports noted the video highlighted Fox’s career and Parkinson’s advocacy, including his foundation’s more than $2 billion for research and his 2022 Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award.