Michael J. Fox says going public with Parkinson’s was ‘hell’ on wife Tracy Pollan
Michael J. Fox has discussed the impact of publicly sharing his Parkinson’s disease diagnosis, saying the experience was particularly difficult for his wife, Tracy Pollan. His comments highlight how a serious illness can affect not only the person diagnosed but also their family and close supporters.
Fox made the remarks during the third annual Social Impact Summit, hosted by The Hollywood Reporter and the Social Impact Fund. The article also references the Michael J. Fox Foundation, whose co-founder Deborah W. Brooks said it has committed more than $3 billion to Parkinson’s research worldwide.
- Fox says public Parkinson’s disclosure was hard on his wife.
- He stressed the illness’s effect on loved ones.
- His foundation has funded billions in research.