Michael J Fox Shares Heartbreaking Wish About How He Hopes To Die After 35 Years Living With Parkinson’s
The beloved actor has been in Hollywood for decades and has continued to build an impressive career despite the daily challenges of living with Parkinson’s. His resilience and optimism have inspired millions around the world.
Best known for his iconic role as Marty McFly in the Back to the Future films, Fox was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 1991 when he was just 29 years old. Since then, he has been open about his experience, using his platform to raise awareness about the condition and push for better research and treatments.
But alongside his achievements, Fox has also remained open about the personal side of living with Parkinson’s. While promoting his latest memoir, Future Boy, he reflected on his health and revealed that he has made peace with how he wants to die — quietly and without pain.
He said: “There are not many people who have had Parkinson’s for 35 years.”
Parkinson’s disease is a long-term neurological disorder that affects the way the body moves. It occurs when nerve cells in the brain that produce dopamine — the chemical that controls movement — start to break down or die.
The most common symptoms include shaking, stiffness, and difficulty with balance and coordination. Over time, people may also experience fatigue, mood changes, trouble sleeping, and cognitive challenges, which can vary widely from person to person.
In a recent conversation with People magazine, he said: “I wake up and get the message of what the day is gonna be like, and I try to adjust to it.”
Despite these struggles, Fox said his perspective on the disease has evolved. Instead of focusing on what he has lost, he chooses to appreciate the life he still has and the people who continue to support him.
Speaking with Entertainment Tonight, he shared: “After 35 years or something since I’ve been diagnosed, this is just my life and I don’t think about it much.”
