Canadian-American actor known for Family Ties and Back to the Future films, plus activism.
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via NewsMichael J. Fox, a Canadian-American actor, is trending after receiving the Bob Hope Humanitarian Award at the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards on September 14, 2026, for his decades of Parkinson's disease advocacy.
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Michael J. Fox received the Bob Hope Humanitarian Award at the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards on September 14, 2026, earning a standing ovation for his decades of Parkinson's disease advocacy. In his acceptance speech, he said accepting Parkinson's "didn't mean I had to surrender to it" and noted the disease has "gotten harder over the years" but that a cure is within reach.
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- foxnews.comMichael J. Fox receives standing ovation at 2026 Emmys for Parkinson's disease advocacy work
Michael J. Fox received the Bob Hope Humanitarian Award at the 2026 Emmys for his Parkinson's disease advocacy and received a standing ovation onstage.
- latimes.comMichael J. Fox receives Bob Hope Humanitarian Award at Emmy Awards
At the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards on Monday, Michael J. Fox was honored with the Bob Hope Humanitarian Award for his contributions to Parkinson's disease...
- variety.comMichael J. Fox Earns Huge Emmys Ovation and Inspires Tears as He Accepts Humanitarian Award: ‘Accepting Parkinson’s Didn’t Mean I Had to Surrender to It’
Michael J. Fox's heartfelt speech at the Emmys earned a huge ovation as he accepted the Bob Hope Humanitarian Award on Monday night. The five-time Emmy...
- hollywoodreporter.comMichael J. Fox Says He Feared His Parkinson’s Diagnosis Would Ruin His Career During Emmys Speech
Michael J. Fox says he feared people would laugh over his Parkinson's diagnosis during Emmys speech accepting Bob Hope Humanitarian Award.
- people.comMichael J. Fox Says His Parkinson’s Has ‘Gotten Harder Over the Years,’ But ‘We’re Getting Close’ to a Cure (Exclusive)
Michael J. Fox says he is bringing everything he has to help cure Parkinson's as the Lasker Foundation honors his advocacy and research work.
- usatoday.comMichael J. Fox reflects on Parkinson's in emotional Emmys speech
Michael J. Fox was honored with the Bob Hope Humanitarian Award at the 2026 Emmy Awards on Monday, Sept. 14.
- townandcountrymag.comMichael J. Fox Is Awarded Rare Emmy Honor
Michael J. Fox received the Bob Hope Humanitarian Award at the Emmys tonight, just the sixth time in Emmys history that the award—which honors philanthropic...
- thetimes.comMichael J Fox vows not to ‘surrender’ to Parkinson’s at Emmys
Michael J Fox said he refused to “surrender” to Parkinson's disease during a moving acceptance speech at the Primetime Emmy awards.
- facebook.comA huge applause and standing ovation for Michael J. Fox, the recipient of the Bob Hope Humanitarian Award at the #Emmys
- ew.comMichael J. Fox thanks family for ‘sacrifices’ amid Parkinson’s battle in Emmys speech
Michael J. Fox attended the 2026 Emmy Awards on Sept. 14. The actor received the prestigious Bob Hope Humanitarian Award during the ceremony.