Michael J. Fox, the actor, author, advocate and founder of The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (Mjff), was recognized with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor, at a White House ceremony.

President Biden presented Fox with the medal, which honors individuals who have made exemplary contributions to the prosperity, values, or security of the United States, world peace, or other significant societal, public or private endeavors.

In its press release announcing the news, the White House said of Fox, “Michael J. Fox is an actor who has won five Emmy Awards, four Golden Globe Awards, two Screen Actors Guild Awards, and a Grammy Award. He is a world-renowned advocate for Parkinson’s disease research and development.”

“Receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom is humbling, an honor I could never have anticipated,” said Fox. “I’m grateful for this recognition, which I share with the patients,...