MICHAEL J FOX
Michael, 56, was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 1991, aged 29. He set up The Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research in 2000, and has donated a total of $650m for research. This year, he has pledged more than £100,000 to London’s Birkbeck University to develop an app that monitors the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. Michael is still working and has written books, hosted talk shows and starred in various TV series. He’s discovered that meditation is the best medication for his constant tremors. The only time he is still is when he’s asleep or fully focusing on meditation. He also boxes with his personal trainer. If he eats too much protein, his medication doesn’t have an effect. w&h