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Michael J. Fox Says He Rarely Walks Now Because of Fall Risk

Fox describes years of fractures leading to increased wheelchair use in a new interview.

Overview

  • In comments published by The Sunday Times, the 64-year-old said he "doesn't walk that much anymore" because it is "a bit dangerous."
  • He detailed a run of injuries including a broken elbow and hand, a severe hand infection, a broken cheekbone, and a shoulder that required replacement.
  • He said he "rolls around in a wheelchair a lot" as part of his daily management of Parkinson's symptoms.
  • Reflecting on mortality, he said he would prefer to "just not wake up one day" rather than suffer a dramatic accident.
  • Despite reduced mobility, he recently filmed a guest arc on Apple TV+'s Shrinking, is promoting his memoir Future Boy, and his foundation has raised over $2 billion for Parkinson's research.