No, Michael J. Fox is not dead, although CNN accidentally aired a tribute video titled “Remembering the Life of Actor Michael J. Fox” on its platforms, which sparked death rumors across social media.
the Back to the future On Thursday, the star took to Threads to reassure his fans that he is alive, despite a decades-long battle with Parkinson’s disease. “How do you react when you turn on the TV and CNN announces your death?” Fox wrote.
“Would you…a) turn on MSNBC, or whatever they call it these days, (b) pour hot water in your lap, if it hurts you’re fine, (c) call your wife, hopefully she’s worried but reassured, (d) relax, they do it once a year, (e) ask yourself WTF? I thought the world was ending, but it seems like it’s just me and I’m fine. Love, Mike.”
A CNN spokesperson said Entertainment Weekly “The package was posted in error, we have removed it from our platforms and send our apologies to Michael J. Fox and his family,” a statement said.
Fox, who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s at age 29, has struggled with the degenerative disease for more than three decades, while also raising research funds for a potential cure through the Michael J. Fox Foundation. In 2020, he revealed his departure from acting after credits such as Spin City and Designated survivor He was open about his struggles with his memory and remembering lines of dialogue.
But Fox has since returned to on-screen action with a guest starring role in the third season of the series Shrinkan Apple TV+ comedy. Hollywood Reporter There has been no response after reaching out to Fox representatives for direct comment.
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