US media outlet CNN recently mistakenly published an obituary article and video for "Back to the Future" star Michael J. Fox, implying the renowned actor had passed away. The news quickly sparked shock and concern among fans. CNN promptly retracted the content and issued a public apology, emphasizing the report was an error.
The article, reportedly written as a "life retrospective," briefly appeared on CNN's website, quickly gaining traction online. Fox's representatives later released a statement via entertainment outlet TMZ, clarifying that "Michael is doing great" and noting he had attended events and given interviews this week, reassuring the public. CNN also acknowledged its mistake, stating the content was "mistakenly published" and extended apologies to Michael J. Fox and his family.
The 64-year-old Fox's most recent public appearance was this past Tuesday, attending the wrap party for the third season of the series "Shrinking," starring Jason Segel and Harrison Ford. While Fox has gradually stepped back from acting in recent years, he made a special guest appearance in the show, where Ford's character also lives with Parkinson's disease.
Fox was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 1990 at the age of 29. Since then, he has dedicated himself to research and advocacy, establishing a foundation that has raised over $2 billion for research. In 2023, he released the documentary "Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie," chronicling his acting career and journey with the disease. He also made a voice cameo as "Michael J. The Fox" in the animated film "Zootopia 2."
Responding humorously to the "mistaken death report," Fox took to Threads, stating that upon seeing CNN report his death, he wasn't sure whether to change the channel, call his wife, or just relax, as it seemed to happen every year. He concluded, "I thought the world was ending, but it was just me, and I'm fine."
Furthermore, Fox has continued to be involved in various activities in recent years. In October 2024, he discussed details of "Back to the Future"'s iconic guitar scene in his memoir, "Future Boy: Back to the Future and My Journey Through the Space-Time Continuum." In 2025, he also partnered with guitar brand Gibson to launch a search for the ES-345 guitar used in the film, which has been missing since its release.
via： TMZ