Michael J. Fox speculated on what might have caused his Parkinson’s disease diagnosis and said it’s “very possible” that he “did some damage” when he was at the height of his fame.
Fox made the remarks during the most recent episode of “CBS Sunday Morning” during an interview with Jane Pauley. When he was 29 years old, doctors gave Fox, now 61, a Parkinson’s disease diagnosis; he revealed this to the public in November 1998.
During the interview, Fox talked about his career, including the time that fellow actor Woody Harrelson gave him an honorary Oscar in November 2022. The two of them “did some damage in the ’80s,” Fox joked at the time.
Is it possible that you caused some harm? Fox was questioned by Pauley on Sunday in regard to his prognosis.
Yeah, that’s very likely, Fox said. There are literally dozens of ways that I could have hurt myself. I might have struck my head. I might have drank too much during a particular stage of development.
Fox, who established a Parkinson’s disease research foundation, went on to say that a combination of genetic and environmental factors is probably to blame for his diagnosis.
“I believe that I was exposed to a chemical, most likely. We claim that the environment pulls the trigger while genetics loads the gun, Fox said.
According to the Parkinson’s Foundation, Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative condition that primarily affects the brain’s dopamine-producing neurons. According to the website, “Scientists believe that Parkinson’s disease is caused by a combination of genetic and environmental factors.”
Fox stated in the same interview that he doesn’t anticipate living to be 80 years old and that dealing with Parkinson’s disease is “getting harder.”
That’s not a lie. The going is tough. The going is tougher. The going is tougher. Every day, it gets harder. But that’s the way it is,” Fox said, mentioning that he had spinal surgery and several broken bones.
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My spine underwent surgery. My spine had a tumor. Fox told the outlet that although it was harmless, it affected my walkingt although it was harmless, it affected my walking. “After that, I started breaking things. I also broke this arm when I broke it. I damaged my elbow. My face was broken. I hurt my hand.
“However, it’s difficult to explain to people how lucky I am because I also have Parkinson’s,” he continued. Some days are difficult. There are some days that are harder than others. However, the illness is merely an accessory to my life; it is not the main factor.