Michael J. Fox received a standing ovation when he made a surprise appearance at the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (Bafta), on Sunday (18), to announce the award for Best Film.
The actor, who has been living with Parkinson's disease since 1991, handed the trophy to Christopher Nolan's “Oppenheimer”, which was the night's big winner.
“A great movie can change your day, your outlook on things and maybe even change your life,” Fox said during his speech.
The star who brought Marty McFly to life in the “Back to the Future” trilogy arrived on stage in a wheelchair while listening to the overwhelming applause from the audience.
Michael J. Fox shone in the series “Family Ties”, in the 1980s, and “Spin City”, in the 1990s.
With his own foundation, the Michael J. Fox Foundation, he has raised funds for stem cell research in an attempt to find a cure for Parkinson's and published an autobiography in 2002 revealing his journey with the disease.
In 2022, the actor won the Oscar's Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award for his “tireless advocacy in Parkinson's disease research, coupled with his boundless optimism, exemplifies one person's impact on changing the future of millions.”
See the moment of Michael J. Fox's acclaim:
Michael J Fox.
Simply wonderful. ❤️
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—Andrew Jazzie (@AndrewJazzie) February 18, 2024
Source: CNN Brasil
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