Michael J. Fox receives humanitarian Emmy, gets standing ovation
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Michael J. Fox, 65, received the Bob Hope Humanitarian Award at the 2026 Emmys on Monday, drawing a standing ovation from the audience. The actor, who was diagnosed with young-onset Parkinson's at 29, appeared on stage in a wheelchair, supported by his wife Tracy Pollan and their four children. In an emotional speech, Fox said he had kept his diagnosis secret for years and revealed that his foundation is “close” to finding a cure. The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research, founded in 2000, has raised over $2 billion, with CNews reporting investments exceeding $3 billion in treatment development.
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Daily Mail (outlet profile)
Michael J Fox, 65, supported by his entire family as he sits in chair on Emmys 2026 red carpet amid Parkinson's battle. Michael J Fox was supported by his wife and four children as he took to the Emmys 2026 red carpet o…
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Sydney Morning Herald (outlet profile)
Standing ovation for Michael J Fox. Michael J Fox spoke candidly about his Parkinson’s diagnosis as he was awarded the Bob Hope Humanitarian Award. (NBC)
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Daily Mail (outlet profile)
Michael J Fox moves A-list Emmys audience to TEARS as he accepts award from wheelchair amid Parkinson's battle. Michael J Fox left celebrity guests at the Emmys 2026 visibly emotional as he accepted The Bob Hope Humanit…
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Fox News (outlet profile)
Michael J. Fox receives standing ovation at 2026 Emmys for Parkinson's disease advocacy work. Michael J. Fox received a standing ovation at the 2026 Emmys alongside wife Tracy Pollan, revealing his foundation is "c…
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La Nación (outlet profile)
Michael J. Fox fue ovacionado en los Emmys 2026 tras recibir un premio humanitario. El actor de Volver al futuro emocionó a la audiencia al recordar cómo se sintió al recibir su diagnóstico de Parkinson
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Asharq Al-Awsat (outlet profile)
Michael J. Fox Honored at Emmys for Parkinson’s Advocacy
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The Independent (outlet profile)
Michael J Fox honoured with humanitarian Emmy for Parkinson’s disease advocacy. Actor established the Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research in 2000 which has since raised more than $2bn
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New York Post (outlet profile)
Michael J. Fox receives standing ovation at 2026 Emmys for Parkinson’s disease advocacy work. Fox, who was diagnosed with young-onset Parkinson's at 29, says researchers are 'close' to finding a cure.
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CNews (outlet profile)
«J'ai gardé le diagnostic secret» : l'émouvante confession de Michael J. Fox aux Emmy Awards 2026. Michael J. Fox a livré un discours particulièrement émouvant au moment de recevoir le Bob Hope Humanitarian Award, pour…
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The Independent (outlet profile)
Michael J Fox honoured with special award for charity work at Emmys
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Nova.rs (outlet profile)
Glumac koji se godinama bori sa Parkinsovom bolešću dobio posebno priznanje na dodeli Emi nagrada. Popularni glumac Majkl Džej Foks sinoć je nagrađen na dodeli Emi nagrada humanitarnim priznanjem „Bob Hope“ za višedecen…
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N1 Srbija (outlet profile)
Majkl Džej Foks dobio posebno priznanje na dodeli Emi nagrada. Glumac Majkl Džej Foks sinoć je nagrađen na dodeli Emi nagrada humanitarnim priznanjem „Bob Hope“ za višedecenijsko zalaganje za osobe koje žive sa Pa
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Nova.rs (outlet profile)
„Hoće li se smejati ako znaju da sam bolestan?“: Bio je na vrhuncu popularnosti, a onda je u 29. godini saznao za tešku dijagnozu. Popularni glumac Majkl Džej Foks sinoć je nagrađen na dodeli Emi nagrada humanitarnim pr…
Factual core
- Michael J. Fox has been battling Parkinson's disease for years.
- Michael J Fox received The Bob Hope Humanitarian Award at the Emmys 2026 ceremony on Monday.