7 Things Michael J. Fox suffered during his early days with 'Parkinson'

 Actor Michael J. Fox has released a documentary, where he talks about the saddest side of his life: His Parkinson's diagnosis.

Although the documentary has not yet been released, the documentary has revealed several secrets, which tell how the actor found out about his terrible illness.

1. Michael J. Fox released a documentary where he talks about his Parkinson's diagnosis

The beloved 'Back to the Future' actor has released a documentary, where he talks about his hardship with Parkinson's disease.

The documentary is called "Still" (Quieto), and can be seen on Apple TV +, from May 12.


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2. "I woke up one morning and my pinky was twitching uncontrollably."

The actor revealed that his first symptom was the uncontrollable movement of his little finger.

“One day I woke up and my little finger wouldn't stop moving. It was like it had a life of its own."

"Later I found out I had Parkinson's."


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3. "I told my wife and she said, 'In sickness and in health.'"

Michael revealed that the first person he told about his diagnosis was his wife Tracy Pollan.

“Though it was shocking news, she whispered, 'In sickness and in health,'” referring to her wedding vows.


4. Michael J. Fox decided to hide it for years in Hollywood

Michael J. Fox was diagnosed with Parkinson's in 1991, just 6 years after the hit 'Back to the Future'.

Michael was at the height of his career, so he decided not to tell anyone. It was a secret that only his family knew.


5. Michael Revealed He Was Taking Medication To 'Hide' His Symptoms In Public

Michael revealed that for years he took medication, which 'masked' the symptoms in public, so no one would suspect.

However, the actor implied that these drugs then had a "rebound effect" in private.


6. After 7 years he couldn't take it anymore and he made it public

After 7 years of living hiding his symptoms, and constantly wondering if anyone noticed, Michael decided to make his diagnosis public.

In 1998 he revealed that he had Parkinson's in an interview.

However, the reception was quite positive for Michael, who continued acting for several years.


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7. Michael joked that "he's never sat still in his life."

Michael closed the trailer for his documentary, joking.

The actor said that "he has never been quiet in his life", referring to his tireless spirit, but at the same time to his sad diagnosis.

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