Michael J. Fox on his fight against Parkinson's
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- čas přidán 7. 07. 2018
- Actor Michael J. Fox is known to millions for the "Back to the Future" films and the TV series "Family Ties" and "Spin City." But for the past two decades it's been his battle with Parkinson's disease, and his search for a cure, that may have generated the most attention. Looking back, he tells anchor Jane Pauley that sharing his battle publicly and joining with others to raise money has been "one of the great gifts of my life." He has launched an online study to help researchers develop new therapies for the disease. (This story was originally broadcast on October 29, 2017.)
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You don't appreciate your health until you lose it.
Adam Honesty and decency You don’t appreciate your pants until you lose them. 🐧
eebbeerrttpp Dont you have a math test or something you should be studying for wee one?
you don't appreciate the good you have until you lose it
So true!
That's right. I took my health for granet big time. Thank Jesus I still have some of it. People who are healthy need to be reminded especially. It's like the phrase, you don't know what you got, until it's gone.
Finally a celebrity we can truly call a hero
Indeed, He is a hero but I believe Muhammad Ali also was. They are both sharing the same disease.
Amen to that
@@drmabdulrazzaq: Not anymore, Muhammad Ali passed away years ago. His disease came from getting his head punched on in the ring.
There are many celebrity heros...
GREAT WORDS MAN!
Brought me to tears when he could sit still but couldnt talk.
@belly tripper ah, name calling. Did you hear what he said? He said he could sit still but cant talk when he does. But i am the fool.
Now who's the "fool" now? better think first before you say it. Only Fools does otherwise. Haha
You made a perfectly decent and sensitive comment. I don't understand why someone would attack you for that. I wish you all the best but suspect the offender probably needs my best wishes more :)
@Stephen Anthony
Even if he did does he deserve Parkinson's as a result of that?? I had a poor diet which lead to stomach ulcers and then possibly stomach cancer (hasn't been diagnosed yet). Do I deserve to die of that because I made some bad choices?? Seems extremely wrong to me saying people deserve terminal illnesses and early deaths because of lifestyle choices :(
@Stephen Anthony tell that to my dad who never did drugs. Who has Parkinson's
it's interesting to me how his personality shines through in spite of the Parkinson's. His impatience and youthfulness. Long live Marty.
Great Scott!
he is in all of us
This guy’s a legend. Not many people could handle Parkinson’s this well.
he is taking cannabis oil and is doing perfectly fine
Fact: Michael J. Fox Has has Parkinson’s disease since 1985.
Had
Being a millionaire helps
@@korrblank1361 wait, so since Back To The Future he had Parkinson's?
Most people will never understand that good health is wealth and not money.
You are so right. I've read Michael's memoir 'Lucky Man' a few times now. Each time I re-read it, it becomes apparent that he really pushed his body to the extreme, for years and years. When you're healthy and young (20's let's say), you feel like you can do anything. But the body has limits, eventually. I think at one point he was working on 3 films at once. Hardly sleeping, not eating well, he used to smoke... this all catches up with you. I'm not a doctor, but in my humble opinion, his 'disease' was correlated to his excessiveness. I'll probably get attacked for saying that. But I sincerely believe our bodies will always communicate to us as a way to regain balance, and sometimes that becomes a 'disease'.
Beth Heinecamp
Very interesting.
Health is wealth
Try telling that to Trump !!!
...but when you have no health, money could really help :-/ Doctors are not curing for words "thank you".
As my mom says there’s a special place in heaven for Michael J Fox
but that place will be vacant because he is immortal
He's not dead though
@David I cried to much when paul walker died 🥺
My younger bro. died of Lou Gehrig's Disease. That's was such a difficult time, watching him wasting away. Eventually losing the muscle to be able to breath. He didn't want life support and died a brave death. RIP my Loved brother.
Oof
God bless your brother, the best thing to do with overwhelming situations is to go out and meet it like old friends. May your brother find peace in the next life
That's another horrid disease they need to find a cure for. Condolences on your loss, that's a tough one. May your grief be short, but your memories long...
So sorry for your loss.💗🙏💗
Still a handsome intelligent man. I wish him all the best.
Intelligent, yes. "Still handsome..." let's not get carried away.
@@snookslayer4559 beauty is in the eyes of the beholder...let that go to the extent that it will.
Me too.
Black Adder would ya do him?
I was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease in 2009, and I can't thank Michael J Fox and his Foundation enough. Last summer I had Deep Brain Stimulation surgery and it seems to be slowing the disease. So far I am able to live on my own but who knows for how long. Please support the research into finding a cure.
Good luck Deborah, glad you've seen an improvement.
Glad you are improving. God bless you
Thank yoy.
Deborah Grant My brother been diagnosis with Parkinson and I am so afraid.it is shocking
I wish I knew what to say to make it less frightening. One thing I found helpful was to learn about the disease (know your enemy). I recommend your brother find a neurologist that specializes in movement disorders.
It's upsetting to see him like this, but to see him fighting and to help other people fight it is amazing. Wish him the best.
I think it's beautiful and brave.
I really, really hope that they find the cure for this terrible disease, the sooner the better.
To be honest, I don’t think they have a cure
here here!!! me too is so horrid to see Mr Fox in the state that he is in....
Cannabis!
Helping the symptoms will definitely relief pain for him nonetheless.
Raul Guajardo actually I wonder how psilocybin could help. Along with a super clean organic vegan diet. You can benefit from psilocybin without the psychedelic effects by adding other natural elements. But Rick Simpson oil may be good. I would like to know more about these so called drugs and there possibilities.
One day I hope someone can come back and comment on this video and say we found a cure.
Chuckie Finster Amen.
Me too. This, cancer and aids
There is. CBD OIL RESEARCH ON IT
Christopher W I come from the future. The cure was found in 2057.
We have to be positive......
What a man. What an inspiration. What strength of character and resolve. I'll admire this man for the rest of my days.
Absolutely !!
Me too.
I'm with that sentiment as well - not just a sufferer but hopefully a saviour if his Trust funds ways to find either a cure or a way to control the disease. I loved his earlier comments about just getting on with life despite knowing what lies ahead. A brilliant, brave man.
I admire him. He fought his degenerative, debilitating disease and thought of others who are battling the same condition. God bless you Michael. Continue fighting.
A touching pitch: Doc Brown shows up in the Delorean claiming he came from the future and revealing to Marty that they found a cure.
Inspires and breaks your heart at the same time. This man is my hero.
Brave, brave man....
And a decent man. And a BIG man.
BJB Same here.
thomas jones Because many people with such major health issues become introverts and avoid any and all public contact.
thomas jones
He was brave to come out publicly about his disease and showing the physical effects of the disease on his body and speech and mainly his vulnerability.
There are two choices. 1) Retire from public life and go into seclusion. 2) Increase public awareness by talking about it and raise funds to combat the disease.
God that must take up so much energy, he must be exhausted. I just wanna hug him. What a guy
I always liked this guy,so sad he got sick.
it would be weird if you'd be happy about it now wouldn't it?!
@@MrSvenovitch what?
It sucks when your body fails you 😭especially for Michael being in the public eye and people acting like he’s a dead man walking. So happy he’s doing great things for others going through Parkinson’s.
So true
We’re all dead men and women walking.
littleteethkeith no my friend, we are men and women who are slowly dying, sadly some faster than others... The law of life
Jonathan D yep, l often wonder though, what is gonna take me down. What is gonna take us all down and knock us outta the game earlier than we thought. None of us know, so l look at my children and l am just grateful for each day l get to see them grow up. Health is wealth.
It sucks when someone someone makes a comment to get "Likes" on purpose.
My oldest brother was diagnosed with Parkinson last year Mr.Fox was a great help to him. Thank you Mr.Fox
I LOVE THIS GUY HE IS UNBREAKABLE HE NEVER GIVES UP
How could this happen to such a great person? Of all the people. He's just a damn good human being. God bless you Michael.
Well said sir 🔥💯
A very strong, brave man. I can't imagine the huge amount of people he is encouraging.
Still one of my favorite childhood actors. Micheal J. Fox will always be an icon..It hurst me to see my boy like this😪
your boy? You know this person? You go to lunch with him on weekend and talk about your family? wtf is this "my boy" nonsense. LMFAO
@Donald Mackay Black men are boys not Fox.
Thanks Michele. I too have PD
I'm happy for him that his wife stuck with him all these years.
Ooh, shut up!!
10:03 The disease have made this man greater than when he was just an actor. Respect.
took only about 1 min of listening to him before i was crying like a baby....
I have so much admiration for this man. He is the same age as me (both born in 1961); but, he was diagnosed with Parkinson's when he was just 29.
He has poured his efforts and money into research and finding a cure. He's continued to act. He's been married for 30 years and has four children.
Since Parkinson's runs in my family, I especially appreciate his example and devotion. I also appreciate my mom's wonderful example, determined spirit and devotion. What wonderful heroes.
Thanks, Mr. Fox. You are indeed involved in something great, and I hope a cure is found.
Heidi Sommerfeld Stevenso
I feel similar. I loved him in my youth, and I respect him, immensely as an adult. Parkinsons runs in my family, and Michael J Fox, definitely shines a bright light forward.
Heidi Sommerfeld Stevenson amen
Ugh so sad. Such a lovely man
He's is faking it ! czcams.com/video/XNzZ3l_bNcU/video.html
I don't think he feels that way
when he tries to stay still and it looks like it takes all of the energy out of him
It does take a lot out him. It's exhausting trying to control al that movement. My wife struggles with it as well.
@@joebizzizzle i can imagine its like uncontrollable tics, it can most likely be exhausting to the brain and therefore if he tries to control it it will totally hurt.
2020 and you can't help but still love this guy - and want to thank him for the years of entertainment.
After seeing MJF in Back to the Future in 1985, my 10 year old son said, "When I grow up I wan to be exactly like him." Two years ago my son (then 42) was diagnosed with Parkinson's.
Oh no? Sorry to hear that. 😕
I am so very sorry. God be with you all.
What so sad I'm glad Michael inspired your son and hope they find a cure so that they both can be back to normal
So sorry.
Be careful what you wish for, wishmaster is also a good box set .
Spin City is a criminally underrated show.
He's right, it was underrated
Completely underrated.
I used to watch it.Taught it was genius
My wife nearly choked laughing at the scene where the mayor threw his glasses into the fire!
Yeah I loved that show.
You gotta respect the guy and all he has done to help himself and others with Parkinson's disease. He's always been one of my favorite actors.
I used to think that was Michael J Fox's style of communication and gestures.
It was only in this video that I saw that it was really caused by the Parkinson's disease he suffered.
Long live Michael ! 💪🏼🇮🇩
Even in the Family Tues days, there was nervous energy and movement about Alex P Keaton. Who knows how slowly these things manifest.
He just gets better and better!! As a member of my generation, he is a man to be celebrated!!! Always loved him as an actor, but he has also shown what an amazing human he is!!
As a person with Young Onset Parkinson's Michael J. Fox has made it easier for us 'everyday' patkies to be ourselves. His advocacy has made my disease and its symptoms easier to explain to the people in my life. Please remember the people with Parkinson's who have difficulty affording this disease and give generously to his Foundation which works steadily and continuously to find a cure and new therapies for all of us parkies. Thank you Michael.
I HATE seeing him in that condition but PROUD to see him fighting and living as much as he can !
Lets hope a cure will be found soon. THUMBS UP M.J.F. !!!
A great actor and a better human being, my deeply respect for this man
Michael J Fox.. just awesome... I do hope they find a cure or at least something helpful in our lifetime. 💜
SOON
Time for a life time-something award/oscar for mister Michael J.
Pa Pinkelman Absolutely 👍
He's got a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame...
czcams.com/video/XNzZ3l_bNcU/video.html Your right ! He's doing his greatest work right now pretending to have Parkinson's !
I'm in love with a man with early onset, and my love for him has grown in leaps and bounds. Thanks and prayers to MJF.
See if the cell towers in neighborhoods are affecting him. /but only way would be to travel somewhere that is far from them and stay there for a while.
Man he's so cool. The folk in his organization seem nice too. I know what it is to be sick and in constant pain and constantly fighting a disease.
Who can dislike this some people have no soul
I don't know; maybe they're just expressing sadness for his suffering. The use of like/dislike button, is a little non-descript.
Trolls and those who are destroyed from soy.
Souls don't exist though, so....
@@presidentbidenlandslidesag3322
how stupid you must be
I didn't dislike it but I can see one flaw, the interviewer smirking as she interviews him, there is no cure says she while smiling. Maybe its an American thing but it doesn't across good.
a cure would be a grand tribute to a life well lived. god bless you Marty.
It pains me to watch him, because I’m trying to live my Parkinson’s life, is getting worse.
Try eliminating all carbohydrates from your diet Dale. Dr Berg has mentioned its effects.
I have PD,Im attending one of his conventions this Saturday. I took over 2 years of seeing specialists for all the different symptoms. I put it together myself,fired my primary physician and I go to a Movement Disorder Specialist at U of F. We dont all have that constant movement like he does. I exercise every day,lot of bike riding,water aerobics, and more to come. The occurrence of PD seems to be increasing ! Cancer would scare me more
Boxing has been shown to have a positive effect on ppl with Parkinson’s. At my gym in SW Florida there are fitness instructors certified to teach Rock Steady classes. I love to watch these classes...everyone is so motivated and happy to be there. I urge you to look into Rock Steady if you have not already. God bless your journey!
Debbie Escobar also,there is a website for Rock Steady boxing,you enter your zip code and how many lies away(?) u would travel and boom,up pop the places that offer it. There is one 6 miles from me! 3 near my cousin whose bf has PD
cmclean1954 excellent! Go for it! Adaptive yoga too.
mj fox "you rock man" always smile seeing you on the screens.
His book moved me to tears. Bless you, Michael, we love you.
Sofia Gomez great book!
Hello dear Sofia, can you share the name of the book?
@@zoliky I would recommend "Always Looking Up" followed by "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Future"
@@andy6576 Thanks so much!
Which book? They mentioned 2 in the video? Thanks :)
This is not "sad" this in inspirational and amazing a man who was at the top and got struck down but used the bad to fuel a future are positivity.
We can all learn a lot from Michael J Fox. It’s so amazing to see him stay so humble and full of life. What an example for us all.
Michael, you're my hero. I understand if you don't get this a lot but you should get it a whole lot more. You are an inspiration don't ever let anyone tell you any different..
People like him are very important because they are able to leverage their fame to increase awareness and spur research and devolvement. Rock Hudson did it for AIDS, Mary Tyler Moore for Diabetes, Christopher Reeve for spinal injury.
Stargazer Jim Arthur Ashe
Mar Fuljencio ✌️
absolute legend, really feel for him.
Michael is such a true fighter,a modest man showing the world how too cope and keep life normal after years with this life changing disease.Bless you Michael .
I feel so much for him like a family member. I grew up my adolescent years watching him on family ties at 11 years old then at 14 not only seeing Back to the Future being filmed at my high school, but to actually see it on the big screen when it came out in theaters. He is so down to earth and its hard to see him like this. I hope there is a cure and he can finally live the rest of his life in peace.
"Its just another thing you face, & you carry on"
Love this man
the greatest guy ever, you're in our heart.
A wonderful soul with a fighting spirit. God bless you Michael J Fox.
Michael J. fox has always been my hero. Clean of any major controversies, owns an organization that helps with people with parkisans, has a nice family life, popular among everyone.
Man is an icon and a living legend. Forget his disease! He's brave and still does things even with parkisans!
Such an awesome guy.
I think he has such an amazing wife! What a wonderful, pretty woman and beautiful family. Love Michael - ever since I was a kid watching Alex P. Keaton! God bless all the ppl living with Parkinson's. 💗💗
Alex P. Keaton instilled in me a love for money.
Sam Harper I loved that show when I was a kid 100 years ago 😎
Sam Harper
That wasn’t what it was all about, even back then.
It was never about money. It’s about the responsibility, and true education that leads you to being able to make advances that no socialism would allow you to accomplish otherwise.
Heartwarming to have such an amazing, loyal wife. Honestly, his illness has actually proved beyond any doubt that he is so incredibly lucky to find such wonderful human being. Lovely kids too. Super guy.
I still watch his movies with my kids, we love him.
Thank you for giving me hope. I have just been recently diagnosed and had felt my life was ending.
Hope you live a good life still brother🙏🏽
Sweet, sweet man. Blessings to he and all that suffer with Parkinsons.
May they find a cure
I grew up watching him as Alex P. Keaton and have loved him ever since!! I admire his courage and his tenacity to conquer this disease. Keep rocking, Marty McFly!!
I’m so glad he’s forging on. Such a good man. I’m glad he wasn’t jaded by Hollywood
What a great human being....Would give anything to shake this brave man's hand.
"Your future is whatever you make it, so make it a good one." - Micheal truly lives by these words.
That moment she asked him " Show me what happens when you are still " and he just did it… was truly amazing!
You can just tell he is not only fighting it but in control of it. It's just as he says, when you do more things at once brain just fires all these signals and thats what makes it noticeable. Pretty much reason why even during sleep it is the guaranteed moment for Parkinson's not even doing a single tick as part of the brain is not active ( which does affect movement of muscles ) else we wouldn't be able to sleep.
What a good guy tho! Wishing them luck on pushing the research further, every step matters!
I am glad for them as I suffer involuntary movements day and night and no one even knows what it is :(
I remember having a crush on him on the back to the future movies and is so sad seeing him like this. But I'm happy he keeps fighting ❤😭
Life is very unfair sometimes, but it’s amazing how people shine in the face of adversity. I hope they find a cure and send hope to all dealing with this condition.
Long live Mr. Fox...
dirbrody Amen
I'm 32 with and will be pretty much deaf by 45. Got severe tinnitus and oversensitivity to sound. Not as cruel a disease as Parkinson's, but I can relate to Michael J. Fox's suffering.
tastemysaucer I’m so sorry to hear your suffering, I wish you a lot of happiness and strength in your future xx
Have you tried alternative medicine? I've read how cbd oil works for ALOT of things. Many prayers.
sorry to hear that, what caused your tinnitus?
I have very bad and extremely good news for you. 64% of people with Tinnitus get Alzheimers. Good news is that you have aluminium intoxication which causes it. check CZcams; 3 mineral waters that can get aluminium form the brain...
Until someone has tinnitus they are clueless to our strife. I live with.
My grandmother had parkinson's and she moved around just like Fox does in this video. I miss her every day of my life, I'm glad more people are getting informed on Parkinson's
My husband is in his 16th year of PD, we got invited to a private Party in Brentwood to thank investors which we have done every year since his dad got PD. First person that met us at the door was Michael, he could obviously tell my husband has PD. He is very nice person and so happy for what the MJFF had done so far. We figure there won’t be a cure in our lifetime but hopefully for my kids, grandkids etc.. there will be a cure!
Gosh, he’s still so damn handsome!
Mybubbles you don’t have to lie smh
Tr4p MaZe shut up, child.
No longer handsome
Yes he is he has parkinsons not leprosy ignorant people
Totally! :) And it is so great that his marriage to Tracy has lasted, and lasted.
What an absolute legend
God Bless Micheal J. Fox and his Foundation for the cure. So sad what he's gone through. But he's sure been a fighter.
I still hear his accent as it was in films 😍
My grandfather lived over 40 years after diagnosis. It was a huge adjustment through progression for him. He was a farmer, pilot, and extremely actively person. Losing coordination was never alleviated for him but someday I hope it is for others .
K Ham Your comment caught my attn as my Dad was in the same situation but I had to re-read it a couple times and I think you meant alleviated? Just so you can edit.
Yes, thank you!!
Ken Ham of Answers in Genesis?
He will always be Marty McFly! So sad that he was diagnosed so young!!
Being diagnosed is not sad, it helped with him getting treatment and when he started the foundation to help others. Him being diagnosed later and being in even worse state would be bad.
@@Kacpa2 Being diagnosed young was not a good thing for him.
Kacpa2 mate, it’s sad. It’s tragic, Parkinson’s takes the best of us.
@@Kacpa2 Michael focuses on the positive element of his condition. Namely because of it his foundation has been able to raise 800 million dollars for research into the disease. If he hadn't gotten the disease that money research wouldn't have happened..
He was also 'Teen Wolf' and in 'Casualties of War', 'Bright Lights, Big City' and other movies. Great actor. Hope he finds a cure.
Wow. Seeing this increased my admiration and respect for Michael J Fox 100%. When he held still completely, and then talking made him move, that made me appreciate all he's doing to be genuine and vulnerable or at least polite. This dude is amazing.
You can feel how much this man is a lovely man, just looking at his eyes and the way he talk. Happy to see that he can speaks for so many. I hope that we will find a cure.
Nearly brought to tears, because this guy will very soon be wheelchair bound. I'm happy for him, because he's so honest & open with his disease, and doing so much more than our own government is willing to do.
is that really so though? parkinson doesent mean that you cant walk.
@@dmer-zy3rb My late Dad and Grandpa had Parkinsons/Lewy Bodies. Advanced Parkinsons terribly affects balance, it also contributes to tightening of leg tendons, leading some sufferers to walk on their tip toes. Coordinating the body can become a great challenge. I suppose, like many conditions, not every sufferer experiences the same number or intensity of symptoms.
I have a feeling we will definitely have a cure in less than 20 years and it will be thanks to this guy! Keep doing what you doing, you're awesome!
I bet the interview exhaust him. He probably have a headache once it is over.
God Bless him for his work. My father died from Parkinson's disease in 2002, and he loved Micheal J. Fox because he brought awareness.
We love and miss u Michael. Keep smiling and laughing. Laughter is good for the soul
What a gorgeous soul. What a lovely bloke. Love his films. Very talented, very brave, best wishes to you Michael x
My heart is bursting with love for Mr. Fox for his strength and wanting to help others with this horrible disease!
Michael is one helluva man! Thank you Michael for all you do to find answers for this disease.
There was a series called Designated Survivor where he played an attorney. He did not attempt to cover up his symptoms, not that he could. He was excellent in the part.
I can understand how that young woman was encouraged to re-engage by Mr. Fox's book. Neurogical disease and injury is definitely not for sissies. I had a brain hemorrhage at 37. It was a before and after moment. Michael Fox is an inspiring profile in grace and courage.
My Uncle left this great earth from this horrific disease. I didn’t see him in the end. He was the most wonderful man! Hugs and wishing more for you Michael J 😘
My mother sold real estate in Vermont in the 1980s. He walked into her office early one Sunday morning to look at farms in the area. He was alone and introduced himself as "Mike". My mother spend half a day driving around with him and looking at available farms. She had no idea who he was until someone else saw him leaving the parking lot of the real estate agency and told her he was a film and tv star. She had figured that he worked on Wall Street since he was young, lived in New York and could afford a get away farm. :) She was also impressed with how unassmuming he was once she found out who he was.
Michael J. Fox ...we all love you! Thank you for the sacrifices to find a cure and better means and methods of therapy. What a beautiful family and all the wonderful things your family will bring to us all! I hope the very best for you, your family and the extended family of others that have the same hopes and achievements.May you live long and enjoy the fullness of children, grandchildren and so much more!
$800,000,000... WoW!... Bless you man!
A lot of respect for that last moment he spoke. "Hes apart of something thats much more special than any movie or TV show" He understands the pain, and he wants to fix it not just for himself but for the others. I just wish he can live to see a breakthrough, something very positive that will enforce hope. That one day there will be a cure! MJ. FOX, keep the fight going.
What a guy. Love his acting and such a genuine person. He may have been hit with this horrible disease but he has been blessed with an amazing family.