Harrelson presented the “Back to the Future” star with the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award at the 2022 Governors Awards in Los Angeles on Saturday.
The “Casualties of War” star created a foundation in Fox’s name in 2000 and has since raised over $1 billion to find the cure for Parkinson’s disease.
“He never asked for the role of Parkinson’s advocate, but it is his best performance,” Harrelson said. “Michael J. Fox sets the ultimate example of how to fight and how to live.”After making his way up to the podium amid a lengthy standing ovation, Fox thanked Harrelson for his years-long friendship and constant support.The “Hunger Games” star praised Fox for his commitment to finding a cure.despite battling the debilitating disease for over 30 years.
“I refer to Parkinson’s as the gift that keeps on taking. But it truly has been a gift,” he said during his speech.
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