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Michael J. Fox Says He Isn’t Focused on Legacy, He’s Focused on Living Now

His outlook draws on a 'Die Broke' ethos that emphasizes using his gifts today and letting his foundation’s Parkinson’s work endure beyond him.

Overview

  • In a new Los Angeles Times interview, Fox says he does not think about how he will be remembered, calling legacy “other people’s business.”
  • He cites his late father-in-law’s “Die Broke” philosophy, urging people to spend their gifts on loved ones and the work that matters now.
  • Diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 1991, Fox remains a leading advocate through the Michael J. Fox Foundation, which PerthNow reports has funded about $2 billion in research.
  • Fox says the foundation’s mission will continue after his death and expresses hope for advances in his lifetime without predicting a cure.
  • He recently appeared in season three of Apple TV+’s Shrinking, reuniting with Spin City co-creator Bill Lawrence for the cameo.