Michael J. Fox Matthew Perry truth bomb

Michael J. Fox shares heartfelt stories about Matthew Perry's generous donation to his foundation. Perry was a huge fan of Fox.

During a recent gala event at the Casa Cipriani in New York City, Michael J. Fox opened up about the late Matthew Perry and his generous donation to Fox's Parkinson's Foundation. In an interview with Cassie DiLaura of Entertainment Tonight at the A Funny Thing Happened On The Way to Cure Parkinson's Gala, Fox shared how Perry, a huge fan of the Family Ties actor, made a significant contribution to the foundation early on.

Fox revealed that when Perry and his Friends co-stars made millions from their contracts, Perry wrote a big check to the foundation without any self-aggrandizing, simply expressing his confidence in the cause. Fox expressed his appreciation for Perry's generosity, noting that it was a significant vote of confidence during a time when the foundation was still finding its feet.

Perry had previously spoken about the influence of Michael J. Fox on his own acting career, citing him as a major inspiration. In a public conversation in November 2022, Perry shared how he had been jealous of Fox's success after starring in Back to the Future when he was in ninth grade.

The news of Perry's passing at the age of 54 was a shock to many, but it was heartwarming to hear about his admiration for Michael J. Fox and his generous contribution to the foundation. Fox's openness about Perry's support serves as a reminder of the impact of generosity and the importance of supporting causes that are meaningful to us.