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Michael J. Fox Steals the Show with Surprise Appearance at Coldplay’s Historic Glastonbury Set

Michael J. Fox stunned the crowd at Glastonbury with a heartwarming surprise appearance during Coldplay's record-breaking headline set, leaving fans and BBC viewers in tears. The 63-year-old "Back to the Future" star, who has been battling Parkinson's disease for over three decades, took to the stage in his wheelchair to play the guitar during emotional renditions of "Fix You" and "Humankind."


Coldplay made history by becoming the first group to headline Glastonbury five times, with frontman Chris Martin, 47, attributing much of the band's success to Michael. "The main reason why we're in a band is because of watching 'Back to the Future'. So thank you to our hero forever and one of the most amazing people on Earth, Mr. Michael J. Fox," Chris declared.

The British band first played at Glastonbury in 1999 and has headlined the iconic festival in 2002, 2005, 2011, 2016, and now 2024. Their latest performance drew a whopping 100,000-strong crowd, with Hollywood stars like Tom Cruise, Simon Pegg, and Gillian Anderson watching from the VIP area.

The emotional peak of the night came when Chris Martin introduced Michael J. Fox, saying, "Here is another legendary Michael, one who just totally rocks, with his Chuck Berry quiff and the way he punched [Back to the Future villain] Biff. Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome Michael J. Fox." Fans on social media couldn't contain their excitement, with many expressing how moved they were by Michael's appearance.

Michael J. Fox, who was diagnosed with early-onset Parkinson's at the age of 30, has been a tireless advocate for Parkinson's research through The Michael J. Fox Foundation, which he founded in 2000 with his wife, Tracy Pollan. The foundation has raised over $2 billion for Parkinson's research.

Chris Martin's emotional tribute to Fox highlighted the profound impact the actor has had on the band and their music. Michael's presence on stage was a reminder of resilience and hope, as he continues to defy the odds more than 25 years after his diagnosis. His foundation's recent breakthrough in discovering a biomarker for early detection of Parkinson's was a significant milestone, bringing hope to millions affected by the disease.

Despite some viewers grumbling about Coldplay's 15-minute delay in starting their set, the band's performance was lauded as spectacular, with highlights including fireworks, confetti, and light-up bracelets for the audience. Disabled pianist Victoria Canal, 25, also joined Coldplay on stage for an incredible rendition of "Paradise," adding to the night's memorable moments.

Coldplay's Glastonbury set left fans divided, with some hailing it as iconic and emotional, while others found it repetitive. However, Michael J. Fox's surprise appearance was universally celebrated, cementing the night as one of the most unforgettable in Glastonbury's history.

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