Michael J. Fox Lives: CNN's Obituary Glitch

0:00It's April 9th. You're listening to Entertainment and Celebrity News today, AI-powered entertainment coverage. Michael J. Fox is alive and kicking, despite a wild mix-up from CNN. The 64-year-old, back to the future legend, saw a headline pop-up on April 8th that read like his obituary titled, Remembering the Life of. Actor Michael J. Fox, fans freaked out thinking the icon had passed, but it was all a glitch. Fox hit back with his signature humor on threads, listing funny ways to react, like switching channels or calling his wife. He wrapped it up, saying he thought the world was ending, but nope, just him, and he's okay. Classic Mike, turning panic into punchlines. The family tie star added a community note under his post, straight up confirming he's alive from his verified account. No major outlets back to death rumor, and is spread like wildfire online anyway. As Reptold outlets, he's doing great, fresh off stage at Paleyfest the day before, chatting interviews like nothing happened.

1:02Fox has been open about living with Parkinson since age 29, but this scare was pure error. CNN pulled the piece fast, admitting it went live by mistake, and sent apologies to Fox and his family. Fox's even big network slip up, but MJF's got the last laugh, still shining bright.