Tracy Pollan and Michael J. Fox.Photo:Terry Wyatt/Getty
Terry Wyatt/Getty
Michael J. FoxandTracy Pollanenjoyed a night out while supporting a good cause.
Tracy Pollan and Michael J. Fox with Jason Isbell.Terry Wyatt/Getty
Fox, 62, was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 1991 andwent public with his diagnosis in 1998. He developed his foundation in the fall of 2000, to help aid in Parkinson’s research.
Since its development, the foundation has raised over $1.75 billion, per itswebsite.
During an appearance onCBS Morningsin November 2023, the actor explained that his goal with the foundationwas to give a voice to the voiceless.
“They didn’t have money, they didn’t have a voice, and I thought, I could step in for these people and raise some hell,” said Fox. “It’s not a cure. But it’s a big spotlight on where we need to go, and what we need to focus on so we know we’re on the right path, and we’re very proud.”
Tracy Pollan and Michael J Fox at SiriusXM and Pandora’s ‘Small Stage Series’.Kevin Mazur/Getty
He credited Pollan — to whom he’s beenmarried since 1988— asone of his biggest supporters.
“I love Tracy obviously and she’s an amazing person and has gone through a lot. I realize she has a life separate from me having Parkinson’s, from me being Alex Keaton or Marty McFly, she’s a person. I think that’s why it’s gone okay,” said Fox.
When asked if there were any rules he and Pollan follow in their marriage on Tuesday, Fox jokingly tells PEOPLE they “make it up” as they go along.
“It’s interesting, being married for 35 years,” Fox tells PEOPLE in Nashville. “Yeah. I mean, the joke is you say I’ve been married 35 years, and it’s [been] the best 35 years of my life so think about that one for a second.”
Fox adds that, “It’s great having a partner and having someone that knows you in a [certain] way when everyone in the world thinks they know you. [Only] one person actually knows you.”
Michael J. Fox and Tracy Pollan attend the 2023 Good+Foundation A Very Good+ Night of Comedy Benefit.Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for Good+Foundation)
Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for Good+Foundation)
In January, Fox’s filmStill: A Michael J. Fox Moviewasrecognized as the Best Documentary at the National Board of Review Gala. During his acceptance speech, he called Parkinson’s disease a “gift.”
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“It’s been a gift that keeps on taking,” he said. “It’s been a gift because it’s given me an audience to talk about what’s possible.”
source: people.com
