Michael J. Fox has spoken candidly on the manner in which he wants to die amidst a string of new struggles he’s facing as part of his ongoing battle with Parkinson’s.The iconic actor was diagnosed with the crippling disease aged just 29 in 1991, and has since grown to become arguably the world’s most famous advocate in highlighting the importance of understanding the condition and finding new treatments.Through his Michael J Fox Foundation, the Back to the Future star has been able to raise over $2 billion for Parkinson’s research, while Fox himself has striven to live his life as normally as possible, maintaining a hugely successful career in the public spotlight.

In recent years, Fox has co-written a new memoir, Future Boy, reflecting on the 1985 film that launched his career, helping to propel him to stardom before his devastating diagnosis.Earlier this year, he was honored with the Presidential Medal of Freedom for his contributions to advancing understanding of the disease.That same optimism has long defined Fox’s public life. In a new interview with People, he revealed:“I wake up and get the message of what the day is gonna be like, and I try to adjust to it.“I keep getting new challenges physically, and I get through it. I roll around in a wheelchair a lot, and it took some getting used to.”