Michael J. Fox Talks About Health Struggles Including Hand Injury Amid Parkinson's Battle, Says He Doesn't Fear Death
Fox shares frightening experiences of breaking his hand, arm, and shoulder, and dealing with a life-threatening hand infection, amidst ongoing struggle with Parkinson's disease, documented in his 2020 memoir, "No Time Like the Future" and recent interviews. The beloved actor reaffirmed his resilience and optimism, stating he does not fear death, and remains focused on his philanthropy work through The Michael J. Fox Foundation.
- Michael J. Fox has opened up about his health struggles beyond Parkinson's disease, including a series of debilitating accidents such as breaking his hand, arm, and shoulder, and dealing with a dangerous hand infection.
- In his 2020 memoir and recent interviews, Fox shared that in 2018 he underwent surgery for a spinal tumor unrelated to his Parkinson’s that threatened to paralyze him, followed by an extensive recovery period involving physical therapy.
- Despite the health challenges, including the risk of falls that is commonly associated with Parkinson's, Fox maintains his resilience and optimism; he is not afraid of his own mortality and is ready to accept whatever comes.
- Fox continues to actively contribute to the fight against Parkinson’s disease through The Michael J. Fox Foundation, which has funded nearly $2 billion in research since its foundation in 2000. The organization recently made a breakthrough in detecting Parkinson's in living patients by locating a specific protein.
- Apart from his health struggles, Fox reveals that he fears for his family's safety due to his condition. However, he remains committed to using his celebrity status to raise awareness and aid in the research of Parkinson’s disease.
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