One of the famous celebrities suffering from Parkinson's disease is the Edmonton native Michael J. Fox. He used his fame as an actor to take a lead role in the fight against Parkinson's disease. He has been named the most influential Canadian expatriate.
Fox, 48,was chosen in a contest and vote held by the Canadian Expat Association, earning the nod ahead of such other Canadian luminaries as hockey star Wayne Gretzky and rock music legend Neil Young.
The association cited Fox for "the bravery of his personal fight against Parkinson's disease and the scope and effectiveness of his global campaign to find a cure."
Fox rose to fame in the 1980s, starring in movies like the Back to the Future series and Teen Wolf, and the TV sitcoms Family Ties and Spin City. In 1991, he was found to have Parkinson's disease, a disorder that attacks the central nervous system.
Another famous celebrity is Reverend Billy Graham, who is the pastor to presidents. He celebrated his 91st birthday last Saturday.He visited with family at his home in Montreat, just outside Asheville.
He's not given interviews, but his evangelistic association issued a news release quoting him as saying that "his heart is filled with gratitude to the Lord for all that He has done for him, and for all the prayers from so many people over the years."
The Reverend Graham has Parkinson's Disease, his hearing and vision have weakened, and he's suffered several falls recently.
But his group says he has a strong heart and a clear mind.
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