Michael J. Fox turns 62 next month, so he's now lived longer since being diagnosed with Parkinson's . . . than before. He was 29 when he was first diagnosed back in 1990.
A new documentary called "Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie" is coming out on Apple TV+ on May 12th . . . where he shares his struggles and triumphs.
Michael just did an interview with "CBS Sunday Morning" to hype it, and he shared a stark reality: He said, "I'm not gonna lie, it's getting harder. Every day gets tougher. But that's the way it is . . . I've been thinking of the mortality of it . . . I'm not going to 80."
He said that you don't die FROM Parkinson's . . . you die WITH Parkinson's . . . there are "subtle ways" it gets you.
Falling is one of the main dangers . . . and all the injuries that you can get from being unable to control your movements and balance. There's also pneumonia . . . and aspirating food, as you're trying to eat.
Michael has already suffered numerous broken bones . . . and he has trouble getting around after having a benign tumor removed from his spine.
But he shared this awesome, uplifting bit of wisdom: Quote, "With gratitude, optimism is sustainable. If you can find something to be grateful for, then you can find something to look forward to . . . and you carry on."
(It's tough to watch Michael struggling, but he's still so sharp and has a great sense of humor . . . it's humbling. By the way, here's a trailer for "Still.")
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