Michael J. Fox’s Rep Shuts Down Death Hoax

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Michael J. Fox is looking forward to the future.

After rumors spread online that Michael J. Fox had passed away, his representative quickly confirmed that the reports were false.

According to his representative, Michael is doing well. He attended PaleyFest on April 7th, where he appeared on stage and spoke with reporters, according to TMZ.

Harrison Ford, 64, was at the Los Angeles television festival on April 7th for the season three finale screening of Shrinking. He walked the red carpet with his co-stars Luke Tennie, Jessica Williams, Lukita Maxwell, Christa Miller, Ted McGinley, and Michael Urie, along with the show’s creators, Bill Lawrence and Jason Segel.

Michael, who received a Parkinson’s diagnosis in 1991, shared a warm hug with the star of Indiana Jones when they met at the event. Video posted online showed the two iconic actors embracing each other on stage.

Fans grew concerned about Michael J. Fox’s health when CNN published and then removed a video looking back at his life, according to TMZ.

On April 8th, a CNN spokesperson explained that a story was mistakenly published and has since been removed. They apologized to Michael J. Fox and his family for the error.

The actor, who is married to Tracy Pollan and has five children – Sam, 36, Esmé, 24, Aquinnah and Schuyler (twins, age 31) – has been public about his struggle with a neurological condition. He recently told People magazine that his approach to staying optimistic is to focus on and appreciate the good things in life: “You take the good, and you seize it.”

Michael described starting his day by gauging what challenges lay ahead and preparing himself. He faces ongoing physical difficulties, but manages to cope. He also shared that it took time to adjust to relying on a wheelchair for mobility.

 

He was glad to take on the role of a character with Parkinson’s in Shrinking, seeing it as just another interesting challenge.

He explained that this was the first time he’d been on a film set without having to worry about feeling unwell or being too tired. He could simply focus on performing.

He’s eager to take on new challenges, inspired by the work of others. He believes he can discover fulfilling roles as both an actor and a writer. Beyond his career, he also feels a strong desire to continue growing as a parent, husband, and friend – he knows he has much more to offer in all aspects of his life.

He was glad to take on the challenge of playing a character with Parkinson’s disease on the show Shrinking.

He explained it was the first time he’d been on a film set without feeling stressed about his health. He simply focused on performing, without worrying about being tired or sick.

He’s eager to take on new challenges, inspired by the work of others. He believes he can discover fulfilling roles as both an actor and a writer. Beyond his career, he also feels a strong commitment to his family and friends, and knows he has much more to offer in those areas of his life.

For more celebrities getting candid about their health, read on.

Nikki Bella, known from Total Bellas, shared that one of her breast implants moved after being hit in the chest during a wrestling match with Piper Niven in July 2025.

She reassured her sister, Bella Garcia, saying they would get the issue resolved eventually. She explained to the doctor that as soon as she finished her current commitments – implying after her divorce was finalized – she’d return to address the problem and ensure everything looked its best, because she planned to actively use whatever ‘these girls’ referred to in the future, and they couldn’t appear in their current condition.

Lupita Nyong’o, known for her role in 12 Years a Slave, received a diagnosis of uterine fibroids—non-cancerous growths in or around the uterus—in 2014, the same year she won an Academy Award for her performance in the film.

She didn’t share her diagnosis until 2025, when she revealed on Instagram that she had been privately struggling with the condition for over ten years.

She explained that growing up, many girls are taught to expect period pain and to accept it as a normal part of womanhood. This often leaves them dealing with a common issue in silence and without support.

 

In July 2025, the actress from Daisy Jones & The Six revealed she’d been hospitalized for a hernia. This happened because she had been wearing pants that were too tight, which caused a gap to form in her abdominal muscles.

Someone messaged Suki on X (formerly Twitter) asking why she hadn’t tweeted recently. Suki jokingly replied that she’d been hiding a serious injury – a hernia caused by wearing very tight pants six months ago – and was afraid to mention it.

The former star of Beverly Hills, 90210 shared in April 2025 that he was recovering from surgery because his appendix was close to rupturing.

Brian shared in an Instagram video that he recently experienced stomach pain which led him to the emergency room. He explained that his appendix had a hole in it – it hadn’t fully burst, but was very close to doing so.

He added, “I’m on the road to recovery. It’s not an easy process. This is my first major surgery.”

During a soccer game against Seattle Reign on September 14th at Lumen Field in Seattle, a midfielder for Racing Louisville collapsed after only a few minutes of play.

According to Reuters, the U.S. Women’s National Team player was seen slowly sitting down on the field with a teammate supporting her, before suddenly collapsing. Trainers were immediately called to assess her condition.

After receiving immediate medical attention on the field, Savannah was taken to a nearby hospital for more tests. League officials reported she is currently stable and responsive.

Adam Devine revealed that he still feels the effects of injuries he suffered as a child when he was hit by a cement truck at age 11.

“It’s been incredibly difficult,” Devine shared on the In Depth With Graham Bensinger podcast in 2025. “I experience spasms throughout my body, and doctors recently told me I was facing a life-threatening situation—within the last year, actually.”

He explained that his pain is intermittent, and described having some physical imperfections and minor health issues.

A former contestant on The Bachelor went to the hospital in extreme pain, literally crawling because of a severe back problem that flared up during a road trip with a friend.

He described a strange tingling sensation that still lingered in his legs as of March 2025, sharing this on his Trading Secrets podcast. To illustrate the extent of the issue, he mentioned that just a few weeks or a month prior, he was able to squat 295 pounds. Now, he couldn’t even do a basic squat or stand on one leg without falling, comparing the feeling to having a stroke.

But with the help of a back specialist and some steroids, he added, “We’re on the mend.”

Gina Kirschenheiter, from The Real Housewives of Orange County, revealed that her ex-husband, Matt Kirschenheiter, had a heart attack in March 2025, but he is now doing okay.

In March 2025, the actor from 30 Rock experienced a medical issue at a New York Knicks game and had to be taken out of Madison Square Garden in a wheelchair.

I was so worried when I heard he was sick, but thankfully, he posted an update saying it was just food poisoning and he’s already feeling better! It’s such a relief to know he’s on the road to recovery.

In February 2025, the former Even Stevens star revealed she was shot in the face during a birthday outing with her husband, Brendan Rooney. They were on a trip to go clay pigeon shooting when the incident occurred.

In an Instagram post, she explained that she was accidentally shot in the face by someone at a party who fired a weapon unsafely. Thankfully, @thebrendanrooney quickly helped, checking her injuries and getting her to the hospital. She was hit five times, and one bullet narrowly missed her right eye, coming within an inch of a direct hit.

The former Kim Possible star explained that a small piece of something got stuck behind her eye. Doctors have advised against removing it with surgery right now, but they will keep a close watch on her condition, as her vision is currently normal.

The actress expressed immense gratitude for surviving. She shared how much she loves her family and friends, saying she realized how precious life is. ‘I saw my whole life pass before me,’ she explained, ‘so please, cherish your loved ones and hug them whenever you can, because things can change in an instant.’

Amy Schumer is grateful for the internet, despite its often negative side, because it helped her discover a health issue. After noticing she looked “puffier,” Schumer was surprised when doctors began commenting on interviews, suggesting she might have Cushing syndrome due to high cortisol levels or steroid injections. This led her to realize she’d been receiving steroid injections after a breast reduction and C-section. She wouldn’t have known about the condition without the online feedback. Thankfully, doctors determined her case of Cushing syndrome would resolve on its own, and she’s now relieved to be healthy. She shared this positive outcome in a February 2024 newsletter, calling it the greatest news she could have received.

As a huge hockey fan and especially a follower of the AHL, I was really shaken up when I heard about the injury back in December 2024. A player was unfortunately cut by a skate during a game and needed 25 stitches! Thankfully, he made a full recovery, and his dad, Tom Fitzgerald – the GM of the New Jersey Devils – shared how relieved they were with ESPN. He said, and it really stuck with me, ‘We’re very lucky. I don’t wish that on any parent.’ It was a scary situation, and I’m so glad to hear he’s okay.

In March 2022, Hailey Bieber experienced a frightening health scare while having breakfast with her husband, Justin Bieber. She suddenly started having stroke-like symptoms, and couldn’t speak or control the right side of her face. Although her symptoms briefly disappeared, she went to the hospital for testing. Doctors discovered she’d had a small blood clot travel to her brain, which they identified as a TIA (Transient Ischemic Attack). Further testing at UCLA revealed Hailey had a hole in her heart, called a patent foramen ovale (PFO). The blood clot had moved through this hole and caused the TIA. Hailey has since undergone a successful procedure to close the PFO and is now doing well.

The same year Hailey faced a health issue, Justin also experienced one. In June 2022, he revealed he had been diagnosed with Ramsay Hunt syndrome, a condition that caused temporary paralysis on one side of his face. This forced him to cancel the remaining dates of his Justice World Tour.

In a video posted to Instagram, Justin explained that the virus affected the nerves in his ear and face, causing paralysis. He showed fans how he couldn’t blink, smile, or move his nostril on the affected side, and that it was becoming difficult to eat. Fortunately, the paralysis eventually went away.

Hailey shared on Good Morning America that Justin was recovering well and feeling much better. She described the situation as scary and unexpected, but expressed her relief that he was going to be okay.

Jamie Foxx recently shared details about the health scare he experienced in April 2023, which he had initially kept private. He explained that while in Atlanta, he suffered a severe headache and asked for aspirin, but then lost consciousness. He doesn’t remember the next twenty days.

Initially, a doctor gave him a cortisone shot and sent him home, but his sister, Deidra Dixon, was worried and took him to the hospital. There, they discovered he had a brain bleed that led to a stroke.

After surgery, twenty days passed before Jamie woke up on May 4th, finding himself in a wheelchair and unable to walk. He then traveled to Chicago for rehabilitation and therapy.

Jamie expressed his gratitude for the prayers he received, saying, “I needed every prayer.”

The reality TV star shared that she briefly stopped breathing while running in the first challenge of the NBC competition show, describing the experience as feeling like she ‘died’.

It’s still so vivid to me, hearing her talk about it on Fit for TV: The Reality of The Biggest Loser. She said she doesn’t recall much, just the sound of a helicopter and this feeling of floating. Then, unbelievably, she said her grandpa appeared. After that, everything went dark, but then she saw light. And in that moment, she knew – she truly believed she had died that day. It was incredibly powerful to hear her describe it.

She explained that her organs were failing. She hadn’t known she had rhabdomyolysis, a condition where your body essentially starts to shut down.

Emilia Clarke, known for her role in Game of Thrones, revealed a harrowing health battle in a 2019 essay for The New Yorker. While filming the series, she experienced a sudden and severe headache while at the gym. She described collapsing and being violently ill, realizing something was seriously wrong with her brain.

A hospital scan revealed she’d suffered a subarachnoid hemorrhage – a life-threatening stroke caused by a ruptured aneurysm. She underwent immediate surgery to repair it, but the pain was excruciating. During her recovery, she experienced aphasia, struggling to speak coherently.

Though she left the hospital after a month, a 2013 scan showed the aneurysm had grown, requiring a second surgery. This procedure initially failed, causing a massive bleed and putting her life at risk. Doctors had to perform a more invasive surgery, accessing her brain directly through her skull.

Fortunately, Emilia reports she has now made a full recovery and is at 100%.

Cori Broadus, Snoop Dogg’s daughter, credits her family with helping her through a health crisis. In January 2024, she suffered a stroke and immediately reached out to her loved ones, sending them a text and a picture. She told TopMob News’ Will Marfuggi in December 2024 that they all came to her aid. Cori ended up staying in the hospital longer than expected due to other health issues, including problems with her lupus and kidneys. Thankfully, Cori is now recovering well. “I’m doing great,” she said. “I just needed to regain some motor skills, but overall, I’m fine.”

Shailene Woodley struggled with significant health issues throughout her early twenties. In a September 2024 podcast interview, she explained that she experienced hearing loss, extreme fatigue, and digestive problems. She saw many doctors, but received conflicting diagnoses.

Because she comes from a holistic health background and studies herbalism, Woodley sought a combination of traditional medical care and alternative healing methods to find answers. This search for well-being lasted for ten years.

Woodley explained that the physical discomfort led to deeper issues, including fear of food and struggles with body image, identity, and feeling comfortable in her own body. Thankfully, after years of focusing on both her physical and mental health, she is now feeling much better. She shared that her health issues have resolved and she is very happy to be healthy again.

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2026-04-09 04:50