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- Actor Michael J. Fox had holes drilled into his brain as part of his treatment for Parkinson's Disease, according to one of his doctors.
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Jan 13, 2015 · Actor Michael J. Fox had holes drilled into his brain as part of his treatment for Parkinson's Disease, according to one of his doctors. Allan Ropper, professor of neurology at Brigham and Women's Hospital, is quoted.
Mar 18, 2024 · Michael J. Fox didn't reveal his Parkinson's disease diagnosis until 1991, about 8 years after he found out. In the years since, the actor has been outspoken about it.
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May 11, 2023 · His Michael J. Fox Foundation has raised more than $1 billion to fund research to find a cure for Parkinson’s, a degenerative disease that has affected Muhammad Ali, Neil Diamond, Jesse...
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Michael J. Fox, iconic actor, author and advocate whose Hollywood career has been marked by worldwide acclaim, honor and awards, launched the Foundation in 2000 after publicly disclosing his 1991 diagnosis, at age 29, with Parkinson’s disease.
Dec 8, 2021 · Fox was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease when he was 29 years old. He was newly married to his wife, actress Tracy Pollan, who he met on the set of "Family Ties," in the 1980s.
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Nov 30, 2021 · Michael J. Fox quit acting after 30 years of Parkinson's Disease, which began to impact his memory and speech. The actor said he stays optimistic about his future, despite the lack of a cure for...
In 1991, at age 29, he was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, news he shared with the public in 1998. In 2000, to help advance scientific progress toward a cure for Parkinson's disease, he established The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research.