Michael J. Fox is alive and well. The “Back to the Future” star’s rep confirmed to TMZ that he attended PaleyFest in Los Angeles on Tuesday, appearing on stage and giving interviews. Just a day earlier, a CNN article titled “Remembering the Life of Actor Michael J. Fox” sparked widespread death rumors. CNN has since removed the article from its website.
How did the rumor start?
On Wednesday, CNN shared an article and video titled “Remembering an Actor’s Life” Michael J. FoxAlthough it was quickly taken down, screenshots circulated on social media, causing confusion and many fans expressing concern on social media.
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Another added: “Did @CNN accidentally publish Michael J. Fox’s obituary?”
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After the rumor spread, a rep for the actor told TMZ“Michael did very well. He was at PaleyFest yesterday. He was on stage for interviews.”
CNN issued a statement
In a statement to HT.com, a CNN spokesperson said, “The package was posted in error; we have removed it from our platform and apologize to Michael J. Fox and his family.”
Michael J. Fox Health
Michael J. Fox was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease In 1990, at the age of 29, he went public with his diagnosis in 1998 and founded the Michael J. Fox Foundation in 2000 to fund Parkinson’s disease research.
In May 2023, he released the documentary “Still” to reflect on his life and dealing with the disease.
He describes the first time he noticed the symptoms: “I woke up with a violent hangover. I put my left hand on the bridge of my nose to block the sun. A moth’s wing flapped against my right cheek. I held my hand in front of my face so I could flick my finger at the beast in the room. That’s when I noticed my little finger, automatically animated. Oh my god, it’s just your damn finger. But it’s not mine. It’s someone’s finger.” Others’ tremors are messages from the future. “
He also said: “I am only in my 20s, how could I suffer from this kind of geriatric disease? Without any obvious prompts, my left hand will tremble uncontrollably.”
