In the year 2000, he created theThe Michael J.

The diagnosis was definite and the progress was indefinite and uncertain.

The actor praised the support of his wife, Tracy Pollan, through thick and thin.

Michael J. Fox Is Recognized With an Honorary Oscar for His Activism in the Fight Against Parkinson’s Disease

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Parkinsons disease is the gift that keeps on taking.

But it truly has been a gift, he added.

And with gratitude, optimism is sustainable.

Michael J. Fox Is Recognized With an Honorary Oscar for His Activism in the Fight Against Parkinson’s Disease

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Actor Michael J.

Fox was honored with the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award for his Parkinson’s advocacy.

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Fox was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease back in 1991.

Nine years later, he created the The Michael J.

Fox Foundation, which has become the largest non-profit supporter of Parkinson’s disease research in the world.