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Michael J. Fox reassured his fans on Wednesday night that he is very much alive after CNN accidentally published a pre-prepared obituary. The news network released an article and video titled "Remembering the life of Michael J. Fox" on Tuesday due to a technical error. CNN has since removed the content and issued an apology to the "Back to the Future" star and his family, explaining that preparing such tributes in advance is a standard industry practice.
But Fox appeared to take the news of his death with a touch of humor, writing on Threads, "How do you react when you turn on the TV and CNN is reporting your death?”
He offered a few options, which included changing the channel and calling his wife. One suggestion included, "relax, they do this once every year."
"I thought the world was ending, but apparently it's just me and I'm OK," Fox wrote.
Fox was actually out and about in Los Angeles on Tuesday. He made a special guest appearance at Paley Fest for a panel on the Apple TV series "Shrinking," as he appears in the show's most recent season.
The guest spot on "Shrinking" was his first on-screen appearance since 2020. Fox also had a minor voice over role last year in Disney's "Zootopia 2."
At just 29-year-old, Fox was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease. He has spent much of his career since the diagnosis bringing awareness to the progressive neurological disorder while still continuing to take on acting work.
He also started the The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research, which supports the development of new treatments and finding a cure for the disease.
Fox told Variety in 2023 that he now has more medical support than ever as he is frequently surrounded by aides in case he should fall.
