His voice doesn’t shake from fear, but from years of a body at war with itself. After more than three decades living with Parkinson’s disease, Michael J. Fox has spoken with rare honesty about how much the illness has taken.

He admits the disease is gaining ground. Falls have become more frequent, injuries more severe, and recovery slower each time. He has said plainly that he does not expect to reach 80.

The words carry weight because they come from someone who has outlived nearly every early prognosis. When Fox was diagnosed at 29, few imagined he would continue working, advocating, and inspiring for so long.

Today, the physical toll is visible. His movements are less controlled, his body marked by surgeries, fractures, and scars that tell a quiet but relentless story of endurance.

A spinal operation, a tumor, and repeated injuries from sudden falls have steadily eroded his strength. When he says, “It’s getting tougher,” it reflects years of pain and perseverance behind the scenes.

Yet Fox refuses to hide. In the documentary Still, he allows viewers to see the tremors, the stumbles, and the exhaustion that define his daily life.

What stands out most is not decline, but resolve. His humor remains intact, breaking through even in moments of frustration and fatigue.

Fox offers no false hope or tidy conclusions. Instead, he shows what it means to live truthfully inside a failing body—choosing honesty, dignity, and hope, even when the road ahead is uncertain.