Michael J. Fox has received an Emmy nomination for his guest role in the show "Shrinking", marking a return to acting after a period of retirement. There is conflicting information about his current status, with some outlets reporting on his career and health, while one outlet published an obituary, suggesting uncertainty about whether he is alive or has passed away. The Michael J. Fox Foundation is also involved in a $5 million partnership to research Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases.