Michael J Fox admits Parkinson's disease has been 'a tsunami of misfortune'

04 November 2023 , 17:26

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Michael has been opening up about his health struggles

Michael J Fox has admitted that having Parkinson's disease has been a "tsunami of misfortune" for him and his family.

The Back To The Future star previously opened up about life with not just Parkinson's but also several other medical issues he has faced in his life, including a spinal surgery in 2018 to remove a tumour that would otherwise have paralysed him, and a fall that left him with a broken upper arm.

He detailed the ordeals in his 2020 memoir No Time Like The Future. Now the actor has again talked about how he has coped with his misfortunes as he confessed that the frustrations of breaking his arm made him reconsider his outlook of make lemons into lemonade.

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The popular actor has been struggling with mobility issues (Getty Images)

He told Town and Country: "F**k lemonade. I’m out of the lemonade business.” However, he then explained how that was only the beginning of what he has faced, having since broken his other arm and shoulder, injured his cheek and orbital bone, and faced the possibility of losing one of his hands after breaking that too in recent years.

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He explained: “My hand got infected, and then I almost lost it. It was a tsunami of misfortune.” However, the popular actor called himself a “tough son of a b***h,” as he detailed how he has suffered extensive damage to his body brought on by frequent falls related to his Parkinson's. Medication that Michael takes to help fight facial paralysis to enable him to speak also causes severe effects including involuntary movements and tics.

Michael often talks candidly about his health (Getty Images)

Addressing the issue of his mobility and it's impact on his life he said: “One day, I’ll run out of gas. One day, I’ll just say, ‘It’s not going to happen. I’m not going out today.’ If that comes, I’ll allow myself that. I’m 62 years old. Certainly, if I were to pass away tomorrow, it would be premature, but it wouldn’t be unheard of. And so, no, I don’t fear that.”

Earlier this year a documentary focusing on Michael's life directed by Davis Guggenheim was released. Still combined clips from Michael's acting career with interviews and even dramatic recreations of key moments from his life.

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