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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Amber Raiken

Michael J Fox opens up about ‘terrible year’ with Parkinson’s disease and cites new research as ‘big reward’

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Michael J Fox has reflected on having a “terrible year” with his Parkinson’s disease and how new research on the condition is still a “big reward”.

The 61-year-old, who publicly announced that he had Parkinson’s in 1998, gave an update on his health a recent interview with Stat News. The publication reported that Fox has faced a few physical challenges recently, including breaking multiple bones due to a fall.

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