Actor Michael J. Fox received the Bob Hope Humanitarian Award at the Emmy ceremony held on Tuesday. This award recognizes people who have contributed to humanitarian and entertainment causes.
Fox was in a wheelchair during the ceremony and took the opportunity to speak openly about his Parkinson's diagnosis. The actor revealed that, for a period, he hid his condition for fear of the impact it could have on his professional career.
Over the years, Fox received strong support from the public, something the actor considered fundamental in giving him strength to continue working in the entertainment industry.
The Emmy organization thus recognized Michael J. Fox's humanitarian work, which has made him one of the main faces of awareness for Parkinson's disease since he publicly revealed his diagnosis.
