Michael J. Fox reflects on Parkinson's and past partying.
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Actor Michael J. Fox believes that his partying in the 1980s may have led to his Parkinson's diagnosis. Fox, who was diagnosed with the disease at the age of 29, believes Parkinson’s to be a combination of genetic and environmental factors. Since his diagnosis, Fox has become one of the leading advocates for fighting the disease and set up the Michael J. Fox Foundation in 2000 to help fund studies and educate the public. Fox also admitted in the interview he believes that he will not reach his 80th birthday.
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