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Michael J. Fox Alive and Thriving, Debunks Death Rumors

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Michael J. Fox, the Back to the Future star, debunks death rumors with a triumphant appearance at PaleyFest. Despite battling Parkinsons, he continues to inspire, even sharing a heartfelt moment with Harrison Ford.

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Michael J. Fox Alive and Thriving, Debunks Death Rumors

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Entertainment & Celebrity News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Michael J. Fox Alive and Thriving, Debunks Death Rumors. Machine-transcribed; use the interactive transcript above to jump the player to any line.

On April 9th, a wild rumour hit the internet claiming Michael J. Fox had passed away, but his team quickly shut it down. The 64-year-old back to the future icon is alive and thriving, fresh off a big appearance at Paley Fest in Los Angeles. He showed up for the season 3 finale screening of Shrinking, hitting the red carpet with stars like Harrison Ford, Jessica Williams, and creators. Bill Lawrence and Jason Siegel, inside he even shared a heartfelt hug with the Indiana Jones legend on stage. CNN accidentally posted a death announcement package about him, sparking the confusion. Officials there owned up to the mistake right away on April 8th, pulling it from their sights and apologizing to Fox and his family. Fox has been battling Parkinson since 1991, but he's adapting like a champ. He rolls around in a wheelchair these days and faces new physical hurdles each morning. Yet he adjusts and keeps pushing forward. It's a reminder that legends like Michael J. Fox are still out here inspiring us, beating

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