Michael J. Fox, the 64-year-old Back to the Future star, has shared an emotional update on his decades-long fight with Parkinson’s disease. Diagnosed at just 29, Fox said, “I’m not going to lie — it’s getting tougher,” but added that he focuses on living “one day at a time.”

Despite increasing challenges with balance and frequent falls, he remains resilient. “Every time I fall, I get back up. That’s kind of how I see my life now — I just keep getting back up,” he said.

Since founding The Michael J. Fox Foundation in 2000, the actor has raised over $2 billion for Parkinson’s research, supporting major progress toward new treatments and hope for a cure.

Fox credited his wife, Tracy Pollan, and family for their unwavering support through his health struggles. Their love, he said, helps him stay grounded and positive.

Fans worldwide praised him as “a symbol of hope” and “a real-life hero.” Though Fox admits he may not see a cure in his lifetime, his optimism endures: “There’s always reason to hope.”