US EditionMichael J. Fox Wants You To Know He Is Alive, Responding To Tribute Video With 'Wtf'
The network removed the post and apologized after Fox said on social media that he is alive and well.
- CNN mistakenly published a video titled "Remembering the life of actor Michael J. Fox," prompting brief but widespread concern among fans that the 64-year-old actor had passed away.
- Despite the erroneous report, Fox remains active, recently appearing at PaleyFest on Tuesday for the Apple series "Shrinking" and continuing his work as a prominent advocate for Parkinson research.
- Fox posted on Threads with humor, asking "How do you react when you turn on the TV and CNN is reporting your death?" before confirming he is well.
- A CNN representative told Entertainment Weekly "the package was published in error," confirming the network removed the content and sent apologies to Fox and his family.
- News organizations routinely pre-write obituaries to ensure quick reporting, a standard practice occasionally resulting in premature publication, as evidenced by Wikipedia's "list of prematurely reported obituaries.
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Michael J. Fox Reacts to CNN Insinuating That He Died
After CNN posted a tribute in memory of Michael J. Fox, many assumed he had died. Then the actor himself reacted on social media. In a post on Threads, he appeared to take the mistake in stride, responding with humor while reassuring fans that he hadn’t died, despite CNN’s insinuation. The episode highlights how quickly misinformation can spread—and how even access media outlets can contribute to confusion. A Tribute That Sparked Alarm Wednesday…
Michael J. Fox reassures fans after death scare: 'I'm ok.'
(ABC) — Michael J. Fox is quashing fears that he had died with humor and reassurance. The “Back to the Future” actor took to social media on Wednesday to confirm he is alive and doing “OK” after a CNN package mistakenly posted online appeared to indicate that Fox had died. “How do you react when you turn on the TV and CNN is reporting your death?” Fox wrote on Threads after a now-deleted CNN package titled “Remembering the life of actor Michael …
An article published by CNN suggested the death of Michael J. Fox. Management immediately responded and assured that the actor was well. How the Fauxpas could happen remains unclear.
Actor Michael J. Fox of Back to the Future spoke out on his Threads account after CNN released a three-minute video with the title: “Remembering Actor Michael J. Fox’s Life.” “How do you react when you turn on TV and CNN is reporting on your death?” Michael J. Fox in ThredsField to his personality and humor, Michael J. Fox included a list of options in which he asked his fans what they would have done in his place.The actor also took advantage o…
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