The Tragedy Of Michael J. Fox Is So Sad

The Tragedy Of Michael J. Fox Is So Sad. For many, Michael J. Fox is the epitome of youthful energy. As Marty McFly in the 1985 time travel adventure comedy "Back to the Future" and its sequels, he was immortalized as one of the coolest kids on the block, as befits the man behind a character who drives an awesome, time-traveling DeLorean and accidentally invents rock 'n' roll music. Still, just because Fox has had a pretty great career and maintained a positive outlook in life doesn't mean that the actor has necessarily led an easy life. On the contrary, as you're about to find out, his personal and professional history have both involved a number of devastating hurdles that could very well have taken a lesser person down many times over. Let's take a look at the tragic real-life story of Michael J. Fox.