- CNN mistakenly published an article and video titled “Remembering the Life of Actor Michael J. Fox,” prompting fears that the 64-year-old actor had died.
- The erroneous tribute quickly went viral on X before CNN removed it from its platforms.
- CNN issued an apology to Michael J. Fox and his family, stating the package was published in error.
- Fox took to Threads to confirm he is alive and well, taking the post in jest. “How do you react when you turn on the TV and CNN is reporting your death? Do you…A) switch to MNSBC, or whatever they are calling themselves these days, (B) Pour scolding hot water on your lap, if it hurts your fine, (C) Call your wife, hopefully she’s concerned but reassuring, (D) Relax, they do this once every year, (E) Ask yourself wtf ? I thought the world was ending, but apparently it’s just me and I’m ok. Love, Mike.”
- Fox, who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 1991, guest stars in "Shrinking" as a character with the same condition and has expressed interest in future acting roles that accommodate his realities.
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