Saturday, 28 October 2006

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Michael J Fox attacked by DJ

Actor with Parkinson's disease critised on radio

Michael J Fox was accused of exaggerating the symptoms of his Parkinson's disease by a US radio host this week.

Fans of the Back To The Future star were left in uproar after Rush Limbaugh told listeners he believed Fox was 'acting' during his appearance on a commercial backing stem cell research.

The multi-millionaire DJ said: "He is exaggerating the effects of the disease. He's moving all around and shaking and it's purely an act.

'This is really shameless of Michael J Fox. Either he didn't take his medication or he's acting.

Mr Limbaugh gave a half-hearted apology after listeners voiced their disgust.

'All right then, I stand corrected,' announced. 'So I will hugely admit that I was wrong, and I will apologise to Michael J Fox.'

Michael, 45, was diagnosed in 1991 with the degenerative disorder which affects muscle control, speech and movement.

Since his diagnosis the Hollywood star has been a keen stem-cell research campaigner.

See USA Scoops for Michael's response to Rush Limbaugh.