Michael J. Fox Lives: CNN's Obituary Mistake

0:00On April 9th, Michael J. Foxx fans got to scare this week when CNN dropped a video called remembering the life of actor Michael J. Foxx, the 64-year-old star from back to the future, family ties, and Spin City is very much alive. It was just a publishing mistake that made it look like an obituary. CNN quickly pulled the video from their platforms and issued an apology to Foxx and his family. A spokesperson called it an error, plain and simple. Fans hit back hard online, saying, it felt like a punch to the gut. One person shared how it hit close to home with their husband, battling early onset Parkinson's, just like Foxx. Others admitted it nearly gave them a heart attack, especially growing up crushing on him in those classic movies. The video recap Foxx's career highlights, from his TV breakout as Alex P. Keaton to Marty McFly on the big screen. It covered his Parkinson's diagnosis back in 1991, going public in 1998 and leaving Spin City in 2000. Plus, his big push for Stimso research and that humanitarian award from the Oscars in 2022.

1:05Foxx clapped back with his signature humor on social media, joking about switching channels or checking if hot water hurt. He's still out there, popping up in a recurring role on shrinking this season as a character facing Parkinson's too. The mix-ups cleared up, but it reminds us how much we root for this legend to keep shining. This has been Entertainment and Celebrity News today, powered by AI. I'm Corey with The Story.