Milan, 15 Sept. (LaPresse) – It was one of the most applauded moments of the 2026 Emmy Awards: the presentation of the ‘Bob Hope Humanitarian Award’ to Michael J. Fox, recognised for his long-standing commitment to raising awareness and funds for research into Parkinson’s disease, a condition from which he has suffered for over thirty years. The actor, greeted by a standing ovation, gave a moving speech in which he recounted his journey with the disease, stating that “accepting Parkinson’s does not mean giving in to it”. His words drew a long ovation from the audience and brought many to tears amongst the Los Angeles crowd attending the 78th edition of the ceremony organised by the Television Academy. The prestigious award was presented to the iconic star of the cult trilogy *Back to the Future* by Julianna Margulies, his former co-star in the series *The Good Wife*.
The Emmy Awards, Michael J. Fox and Parkinson’s: “Acceptance is not giving up”
Milan, 15 Sept. (LaPresse) – It was one of the most applauded moments of the 2026 Emmy Awards: the presentation of the ‘Bob Hope Humanitarian Award’ to Michael J. Fox, recognised for his long-standing commitment to raising awareness and funds for research into Parkinson’s disease, a condition from which he has suffered for over thirty years. The actor, greeted by a standing ovation, gave a moving speech in which he recounted his journey with the disease, stating that “accepting Parkinson’s does not mean giving in to it”. His words drew a long ovation from the audience and brought many to tears amongst the Los Angeles crowd attending the 78th edition of the ceremony organised by the Television Academy. The prestigious award was presented to the iconic star of the cult trilogy *Back to the Future* by Julianna Margulies, his former co-star in the series *The Good Wife*.