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Michael J. Fox says “amazing” Taylor Swift “changes the way the world works”

Michael J. Fox has praised the “amazing” Taylor Swift, sharing that he believes she is “going to be a really important person.”In a new interview with People, the Back To The Future icon explained how he believes that Swift will be someone who will have a major impact in the next 50 years. “I think she’s going to be a really important person.
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Michael J Fox admits Parkinson's drove him to alcoholism as he tried to hide his left hand
Michael J Fox was first diagnosed with young onset Parkinson's Disease aged just 29. His film Still: A Michael J Fox Story, which documents his struggles, premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in Utah on Friday - and his wife plus three of their four children appeared alongside him.Michael was once considered "the Prince of Hollywood" as his film career soared during his 20s, and his success has given him an estimated net worth of $65 million - but he has suffered enormously behind the scenes.After waking up one morning with uncontrollable shaking in his little finger, he was prompted to see a neurologist, who delivered the bad news - he had young-onset Parkinson's Disease.Of the one million adults living with the condition in the USA, just four per cent of them are under 50 - and, according to the Parkinson's Foundation, developing it before turning 30 is unusual.The incredulous Family Ties actor told The New York Post: "You know who you’re talking to, right? I’m not supposed to get this!"In the years that followed, Michael turned to alcoholism and dopamine pills to cope with the impact of the condition.He also held props in his hands regularly to disguise the shaking he was experiencing, and managed to keep his problem secret for the first seven years.Despite initially battling an addiction to alcohol after the onset of his disease, the 61-year-old actor now says he's avoided the temptation to have a drink for three decades.He announced the triumphant news during the premiere of his film at Utah's Sundance Film Festival last weekend saying, "I was definitely an alcoholic.
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'I'm feeling it more' Michael J Fox in worrying update as he struggles with broken bones
Lewis Hamilton confesses ‘I feel so alone’ after reflecting on splitAfter speaking publicly about his condition in 1998, he committed himself to increasing Parkinson's research.He has since helped raise more than a billion and a half dollars for research through his foundation.As quoted by the NHS, Parkinson's disease is a condition in which parts of the brain become progressively damaged over many years.The three main symptoms are; slowness of movement (bradykinesia), tremor (shaking) and muscle stiffness.It's thought around one in 500 people are affected by the disease.Two years ago, Michael detailed the "worst year of his life" in a memoir.In 2018, after undergoing a risky spinal-cord surgery to remove a tumour, he was left with a painful arm break.Despite his latest injuries, those around him say the injuries this didn't necessarily mean his disease is progressing any faster.Autumnwatch's Michaela Strachan admitted struggle to 'love' breasts [ADMISSION]Michael Bublé sparks fury over 'inappropriate' remark [REACTION]Jeremy Clarkson exclaims 'F**k off George Clooney' in 'banned' video [WATCH]Michael got an infection after surgery for his broken hand and he was temporarily not able to use his hand.This led to balance issues and multiple falls.The actor admitted his health woes had made him "very cranky".He explained to the US outlet: "I was never really a cranky guy, but I got very cranky and short with people."I try to nip it in the bud.
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