"I'm doing well"... 'Back to the Future' star personally refutes CNN death hoax

[Financial News] Hollywood actor Michael J. Fox, best known for the film "Back to the Future," was swept up in a false report claiming he had died, but he appeared in public and showed he is very much alive.
On the 8th (local time), Fox's representatives told entertainment outlet TMZ in an interview, "Michael J. Fox is doing very well." They also pointed out that he had attended the PaleyFest event held in Los Angeles the previous day and completed a full interview schedule there, dismissing the death rumors.
The incident began with a mistake by Cable News Network (CNN). CNN mistakenly uploaded an obituary video titled "In memory of Michael J. Fox," which triggered the spread of the false report about his death.
As the controversy grew, CNN quickly deleted the video and issued an official apology, calling it "content that was posted by mistake." The network added, "We extend our deepest apologies to Fox and his family."
In reality, Fox has been leading an active life that makes the death hoax seem absurd. He recently attended an event for season 3 of the Apple TV original series "Shrinking," spending time with colleagues and continuing his work as usual.
Fox was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease (PD) in 1991 at the age of 29 and has been battling the illness for many years. He went public with his diagnosis in 1998, and in 2000 he founded The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research (MJFF), dedicating himself to treatment research and support for patients.
In a 2023 interview with CBS Broadcasting Inc. (CBS), he described his life as a "tsunami of misfortune," yet also said, "Parkinson's has changed my life in a positive way," showing that he remains fundamentally optimistic.
As related videos spread, reactions poured in online. Commenters wrote things like, "I was really shocked," "Fake news is so dangerous," "How could CNN make this kind of mistake?" and "I'm just glad he's healthy."


hsg@fnnews.com Han Seung-gon Reporter