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Michael J. Fox saw Harrison Ford’s Parkinson’s acting on ‘Shrinking,’ and immediately reached out
Their conversation resulted in a powerful performance from Fox. The post Michael J. Fox saw Harrison Ford’s Parkinson’s acting on ‘Shrinking,’ and immediately reached out appeared first on Upworthy.
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ArcaMax
· Jul 1, 2026
The Jam's Bruce Foxton diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease
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· Jun 28, 2026
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