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Burnaby's Michael J. Fox awarded U.S. Presidential Medal of Freedom

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B.C. actor and activist Michael J. Fox is among 19 people honoured with the Presidential Medal of Freedom by outgoing U.S. President Joe Biden .

Biden recognized famous names from politics, sports, entertainment, civil and LGBTQ+ rights and science.

Fox , who was born in Burnaby , has been a passionate advocate for Parkinson’s research since being diagnosed with the degenerative disease in 1991 .

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English

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