when did michael j fox get parkinson

Michael J. Fox was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 1991, when he was 29 years old.

Quick Scoop

Michael J. Fox first noticed early symptoms of Parkinson’s, like a twitch and tremor in his left hand, while filming the movie “Doc Hollywood” in 1991. He received a formal diagnosis that same year but chose to keep it private for several years as he continued acting. He did not publicly reveal that he had Parkinson’s until 1998, in a widely covered interview and magazine story.

Short timeline

• 1991: Early symptoms appear; Fox is diagnosed with Parkinson’s at age 29.

• Early–mid 1990s: He continues working in films and TV, keeping the diagnosis mostly private.

• 1998: He publicly announces he has Parkinson’s, bringing major attention to the condition.

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