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How Michael J. Fox Inspired Portrayal of Parkinson's Disease in ‘Shrinking’
‘Shrinking’ cocreator Bill Lawrence said actor Michael J. Fox inspired the show’s portrayal of Parkinson’s disease with Harrison Ford’s character
Fox reflects on his enormously successful career and his 32-year battle with Parkinson’s disease, the Back to the Future star finds crucial moments of quiet contemplation in his new documentary, Still. As he grapples with moving forward, he throws himself into his job — where he works with senior therapist Dr. Paul Rhoades ( Harrison Ford), who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s. Fox gained worldwide recognition beginning in 1982 on the NBC sitcom Family Ties and continued his skyrocket to fame for the next four decades.
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