At 61, Michael J. Fox, famed for his portrayal of Marty McFly in the legendary “Back to the Future” series, opens up about his decades-long struggle with Parkinson’s disease, which he was first diagnosed with at age 29.
In a candid interview with CBS Sunday Morning, Fox characterizes his ongoing battle with the relentlessly progressive disease as dealing with a “gift that keeps on taking.”
Fox discovered his diagnosis a year after the final installment of the much-beloved “Back to the Future” trilogy was released. This marked the beginning of his daunting fight against Parkinson’s disease.
The Reality of Living with Parkinson’s
During the compelling interview, Fox, a committed activist and renowned former Hollywood star, candidly shared his experiences: “Living with Parkinson’s is difficult… Each passing day brings new challenges, but it’s the reality we have to grapple with.”
Parkinson’s disease gradually damages multiple areas of the brain over time, resulting in symptoms such as tremors, slow movement (bradykinesia), muscle stiffness, and others.