Michael Fox Struggle With Parkinson's Disease

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Did you know Michael Fox had Parkinson’s Disease? Michael Fox is a married man with one child. Who has been acting since high school. Michael J. Fox was not only a hit movie star, but he was struggling with Parkinson’s disease throughout his career.
Michael J. Fox was born June 9, 1961 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Michael’s parents were Bill and Phyllis Fox. Michael J Fox starting acting in high school. Michael grew up with four siblings. He had an older brother and three younger sisters. As a kid Michael moved around a lot because of his father’s job. Michael moved to Los Angeles in twelfth grade (“Michael J. Fox” 2).
Fox dropped out of high school in the twelfth grade. Michael’s drama instructor urged him to go further than just the high

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