Michael J Fox updates fans about his health

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27 Oct 2022, 15:33

Michael J Fox has issued an update to fans about his health, as he says he "struggles".

Not only does he have Parkinson’s disease, but the actor has also broken bones in several parts of his body and is dealing withthe loss of his mother.

Despite all of this, he is known for his positivity but even Fox admits it has been a lot to handle.

He was diagnosed with Parkinson's decades ago, however he now says it has got "worse"over the last year.

Speaking to People magazine, he said: "It got worse, I broke my cheek, then my hand, then my shoulder, had a replacement shoulder put in and broke my (right) arm, then I broke my elbow.”

He added: "I'm 61 years old, and I'm feeling it a little bit more."

"I was never really a cranky guy, but I got very cranky and short with people,” he explained.

"I try to nip it in the bud. I always think of these aides who work with me.

"And I often say to them, 'whatever I say, just imagine I said 'please' at the beginning and 'thank you' at the end.

“Just take a second and absorb that I might have said that if I was more myself, but I didn't, so I apologise'”.

Fans were thrilled recently when he appeared onstage for a reunion for Back To The Future, but it was clear to see the impact his illness has had.

He is trying to stay upbeat though: "I'm just getting to where I'm walking steadily again” he said.

“I think it's cool to walk by myself. It is. It's fantastic.”

He said: "It's been a struggle, but I'm happy.

"I say that because I hope on some level people can find happiness in spite of what they're going through."