Michael J. Fox, now 60, faced devastation when diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease at 29. Despite portraying characters with neurological conditions, he confesses that acting has become harder due to his struggle with memorizing lines. In a podcast, he revealed, “I got this blank, I couldn’t recall the lines.” His difficulty is attributed to Parkinson’s, hindering quick line memorization.

Acknowledging the challenge, Fox shared an incident while filming “The Good Fight” spinoff, emphasizing his struggle with lengthy dialogues. However, Fox remains positive, enjoying his life despite Parkinson’s. He established the Michael J. Fox Foundation, raising over $1 billion for Parkinson’s research.

Fox underwent spinal cord surgery for recurring problems, disproving a mistaken blame on Parkinson’s. Despite setbacks, he maintains optimism, stating, “Optimism is perpetuated if you can discover something to be grateful for.”

Reflecting on his career and personal battles, Fox’s resilience shines through, proving that even in the face of criticism and health struggles, he continues to inspire.