Fox, first diagnosed in 1991 at just 29, has faced an unpredictable journey marked by pain, resilience, and hope. In a recent interview, he admitted the disease has grown more difficult with age but emphasized his determination to keep moving forward.
“I’m not going to lie — it’s getting tougher,” Fox said. “But I try to live one day at a time and focus on what I can do, not what I can’t.” His words struck a chord with fans who have watched him face Parkinson’s with grace and humor.
Since founding The Michael J. Fox Foundation in 2000, the actor has helped raise over $2 billion for Parkinson’s research, funding groundbreaking studies toward better treatments and, ultimately, a cure.
Fox explained that while he experiences balance issues and frequent falls, he refuses to give up on living fully. “Every time I fall, I get back up,” he said. “That’s kind of how I see my life now — I just keep getting back up.”
The actor, best known for Back to the Future and Family Ties, credited his family — especially his wife, Tracy Pollan — for being his constant source of strength and love throughout his health journey.
Fans from around the world have flooded social media with messages of encouragement, calling him a “symbol of hope” and “a real-life hero.”
Though Fox admits he no longer expects a cure in his lifetime, his faith in science — and in people — remains unshaken. “There’s always reason to hope,” he said softly.
