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19th February 2024
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“Five films were nominated in this category tonight and all five have something in common. They are the best of what we do.” Fox added: “There’s a reason why they say movies are magic because movies can change your day. It can change your outlook. Sometimes it can change your life.”Fox was diagnosed with Parkinson’s at the age of just 29, and since then has used his platform to raise awareness of the neurological condition. He founded the Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research in 2000, which has raised more than $1.5bn according to CBS News. https://twitter.com/matthew__ashton/status/1759360529221447729 Parkinson’s affects more than 180,000 people in Ireland and the UK, and Parkinson’s UK describes it as “the fastest growing neurological condition in the world”. Viewers at home said they were in “floods of tears” as they watched on from home. One person wrote on X: “What an unbelievably moving ovation for Michael J Fox. Not going to lie, a very tough watch.” Another said: Seeing Michael J. Fox on stage at the BAFTA Awards has had me in floods of tears after my dad sadly lost his battle with Parkinson’s. Michael you are a legend! Thank you” https://twitter.com/bajankris/status/1759332997717737907 A third penned: “It’s gotta be said, at 11 years old he was my movie hero. I’m nearly 50 and after seeing him at the BAFTA’s tonight. He’s every bit the hero I remember him to be. What a legend!” “All those stars in the room, and still the biggest and most affectionate reaction is for Michael J Fox, because the man is a legend,” wrote Declan Cashin. Join JOE’s WhatsApp community for first access to news, updates, and quizzes. Click on this link to receive news and the latest headlines directly to your phone. You can leave the group at any time. Read more:
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