aAlthough the 2023 Academy Awards are still a few months away, the name of the honorary statuette winner is already known. that it Michael J Foxknown worldwide for his starring role in the “Back to the Future” trilogy from 1985 to 1990.
The 61-year-old actor received the award for his tough battle against Parkinson’s disease, which he has been suffering from for three decades.
It was in 1991 when Michael J Fox He was diagnosed with the disease and told he would barely live about 10 years. The terrible diagnosis caused the semi-retirement of the actor, who gradually moved away from the cameras.
After 31 years, the industry honored the artist this past Saturday at a gala in Los Angeles. This ceremony, as usual, bestows the statue in honor and is separate from the main ceremony, which will take place on March 12, 2023.
Since out of the spotlight, Michael J Fox He dedicated himself to fighting the disease and, through his foundation, has funded many research projects, raising hundreds of millions to fight Parkinson’s disease.
What is an honorary Oscar and who has won it before?
This type of recognition is given in honor of a profession and work for the benefit of society.
Before Michael J Fox won it Liz Taylor, Angelina Jolie, Oprah Winfrey And the Diane Warrenwhich was nominated 13 times for an Academy Award. Peter Weir And the Balsi weights They are other celebrities who have won an Oscar.
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