Michael J. Fox became world famous in the 80s with the film series “Back to the Future”. In an interview, he tells more about his research into Parkinson’s and his life as an afflicted person.
Washington – Former US actor Micheal J. Fox has spoken in a television interview about his Parkinson’s disease. “It’s getting harder, every day it’s getting harder,” said the actor, best known for the film series “Back to the Future” in the 1980s, on CBS in an interview.
The disease was diagnosed in 1991 in then 29-year-old Fox. “I won’t be 80,” said the 61-year-old. Fox said he broke his arms, elbows, hand and bones in his face as a result of several falls after tumor surgery on his spine. Falls are a common cause of death in Parkinson’s patients.
In mid-April, the Parkinson Foundation, founded by Fox, reported success in research into the previously incurable nervous disease. A study initiated and co-financed by the foundation showed that the detection of a protein in the cerebrospinal fluid enables Parkinson’s to be diagnosed long before the onset of the disease. This should significantly improve the development of therapies.
He won’t be defeated
The interview revealed that Fox found it difficult to control his movements when speaking. But he still doesn’t let himself be defeated. Optimism can be maintained with gratitude, Fox said in the interview. “If you can find something to be grateful for, something to look forward to, then move on.”
For mid-May, Apple TV has announced a documentary titled “Still” about the life of Michael J. Fox. It is said to be about his meteoric rise as an actor in the 1980s, as well as his Parkinson’s diagnosis and how he dealt with the disease. dpa
