Michael J. Fox received an honorary Oscar on Saturday for advocacy work that has raised $1.5 billion for research into Parkinson\u0027s disease.
Fox was diagnosed with Parkinson’s, a nerve disorder that causes tremors and other symptoms, at age 29. He later curtailed his acting career and founded the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research to help fund the search for a cure in 2000.From our newsroom to your inbox at noon, the latest headlines, stories, opinion and photos from the Toronto Sun.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.
Left to right: Euzhan Palcy, Michael J. Fox, Diane Warren, and Peter Weir pose with their awards during the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences 13th Governors Awards at Fairmont Century Plaza on Nov. 19, 2022 in Los Angeles, Calif.Fox said the hardest part about his diagnosis was “grappling with the uncertainty” and that he had kept his diagnosis private for years because “I didn’t know if an audience could laugh if they knew I was struggling.
Michael J. Fox, 61 ans, a reçu hier soir un Oscar d'honneur pour son action en faveur de la lutte contre la maladie de Parkinson, maladie dont l'acteur de 61 ans souffre depuis +30 ans
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Actor Michael J. Fox accepts honourary Oscar for Parkinson’s advocacyMichael J. Fox, Euzhan Palcy, Peter Weir and Diane Warren receive honorary Oscars in special ceremony
Read more »
Fox nets OT winner as LU edges TMURead the full story and comment on Tbnewswatch.com
Read more »
Opinion | Oscar-winner Nicolas Cage finds filmmaking dreams in AldershotThe Russell Williams Family Restaurant in Aldershot will feature in Nicolas Cage’s new film. The Oscar-winning actor was in Burlington last week filming scenes for “Dream Scenario” at the Plains Road East diner.
Read more »
Akon Explains Why He Thinks Chris Brown Didn’t Live Up To Being The Next Michael JacksonAkon thinks Chris Brown missed his chance to be the next great music icon. Appearing on Shannon Sharpe's 'Club Shay Shay' podcast Akon shared his belief that Brown has enough talent to have been the next Michael Jackson. [readmore label='READ MORE: ' link='https://etcanada.com/news/907343/chris-brown-shuts-down-comparisons-to-michael-jackson-there-is-no-competing-with-him/' text='Chris Brown Shuts Down Comparisons To Michael Jackson: ‘There Is No Competing…
Read more »
Michael Taube: Recession is coming, but Trudeau keeps spending like the good times will never endOttawa should be focused on fiscal prudence and restraint, in order to withstand the potential economic impact of the oncoming storm
Read more »
The AMAs Have Reportedly Cancelled Chris Brown’s Tribute To Michael Jackson For ‘Unknown’ ReasonsChris Brown's performance at Sunday's American Music Awards has reportedly been cancelled at the last minute, as TMZ reports. The singer's showstopping routine seemingly would have been a tribute to Michael Jackson, however Brown says it was pulled from the upcoming broadcast without explanation. [readmore label='READ MORE: ' link='https://etcanada.com/news/944144/pink-to-honour-olivia-newton-john-with-tribute-at-2022-american-music-awards/' text='Pink To Honour Olivia Newton-John With Tribute…
Read more »