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Michael J. Fox fans moved to tears as actor stands on BAFTAs stage amid long battle with Parkinson's: 'What an icon and inspiration'


The actor, 62, who has battled Parkinson's since 1991, was helped to the podium to announce that Best Film had been awarded to Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer.

Michael J Fox fans were moved to tears as actor stood on the BAFTAs stage to present Best Film on Sunday night amid his long battle with Parkinson's After entering the stage in a wheelchair, Michael earned a standing ovation from stars including Margot Robbie , Bradley Cooper and Barry Keoghan, who were in attendance No tests can conclusively show if a person has the disease, but doctors can make a diagnosis based on symptoms, medical history and a physical examination.

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