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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