Michael J. Fox’s Parkinson’s Disease Began Long Before the Tremor — and Now Science Can Detect It Earlier, Part 1
Famous Canadian actor Michael J. Fox, who played the lead role of Marty McFly in the cult trilogy Back to the Future, turned 65 on June 9. On October 2, 2026, Fox was elevated to the highest level of the Order of Canada - becoming a Companion of the Order (C.C.). This promotion from his previously received rank of Officer recognizes not only his contribution to culture, but also his many years of work supporting Parkinson’s disease research through the foundation he created.