Michael J. Fox rose to fame in Family Ties and Back to the Future, but his biggest role has been facing Parkinson’s disease since age 29. Rather than step away, he embraced advocacy, raising over $1 billion through his foundation for research.
Though acting grew harder, Fox stayed true to his humor and optimism—whether reuniting with Christopher Lloyd or handling critics with wit. Now in his 60s, he remains an inspiration, showing that illness may shape a life, but it doesn’t have to define it.