Michael J. Fox rises from wheelchair at BAFTAs and moves audience to tears

Michael J. Fox was celebrated with a standing ovation at the BAFTA Awards in London on Sunday while presenting the evening’s ultimate prize for Best Film. Fox, who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 1991, was aided onto the stage by an attendant who pushed him in a wheelchair. The audience promptly stood up, and Fox followed suit, stepping out of the wheelchair and grasping the lectern for support as he announced the nominees. Fox received his diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease at 29-years-old in 1991 and publicly disclosed it in 1998. He is best known for his roles in several iconic films, including: Back to the Future trilogy (1985, 1989, 1990), Teen Wolf, The Secret of My Success and Doc Hollywood.