Actor Michael J. Fox shuts down death reports
By William Muthama, April 9, 2026The beloved Back to the Future star Michael J. Fox has put to rest shocking reports claiming he had passed away at 64.
In a response to the shocking news, the actor took to Threads on Thursday, April 9, 2026, to address the rumours, confirming that he is alive and well.
“How do you react when you turn on the TV and CNN is reporting your death?” he wrote. “Do you…A) switch to MNSBC, or whatever they are calling themselves these days, (B) Pour scolding hot water on your lap, if it hurts your fine, (C) Call your wife…(D) Relax, they do this once every year, (E) Ask yourself wtf?”
He added, “I thought the world was ending, but apparently it’s just me, and I’m ok. Love, Mike.”
Fox’s representative confirmed to TMZ on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, that the actor is “doing great.” The Hollywood icon was recently at PaleyFest for the season three finale screening of Shrinking, where he posed on the red carpet alongside Harrison Ford, Jessica Williams, Luke Tennie, and other cast members.
Video footage shows Michael sharing a warm hug with Ford onstage, reassuring fans that he is very much alive and enjoying life.
The confusion
The confusion began when CNN mistakenly published a video titled “Remembering the life of actor Michael J. Fox,” which has since been removed.
A CNN spokesperson apologised, saying the piece was “published in error” and offered apologies to Fox and his family.
Diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 1991, Fox has been open about his journey living with the neurodegenerative condition.
He recently told People magazine, “You take the good, and you seize it. I wake up and get the message of what the day is gonna be like, and I try to adjust to it.”
The actor shares four children with his wife, Tracy Pollan, and continues to work on projects while managing his health.