coldplay Headlining Glastonbury Festival in the UK on Saturday night, we had a very special guest!
Fans were surprised to find out Michael J. Fox Sitting in a wheelchair, guitar in hand, being wheeled onto the stage.
“With his Chuck Berry riffs and the way he beat Biff: Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome Michael J. Fox,” frontman Chris Martin Say like back to the Future The star took the stage before the band launched into “Humanity.”
Foxx, who has been battling Parkinson’s disease since 1991, was thrust into the spotlight when the band performed their hit song “Fix You.”
During the song’s second act, Martin walked over to where Foxx and the rest of the orchestra stood playing. Martin, 47, knelt next to the 63-year-old actor, who improvised on a white and pink guitar during the song’s large instrumental rendition.
After the song ended, Martin took the opportunity to praise family relations Stars – he calls them “heroes”.
“Special thanks for the main reason we joined the band,” Martin said, looking at Fox. “Because watching back to the Future, thanks to our eternal hero and one of the most amazing men on earth, Mr. Michael J. Fox. Thank you Michael J. Fox.
As Foxx was escorted off the stage, he smiled and waved to the crowd. Coldplay made history as they headlined the event for the fifth time, completing their set with the support of Martin’s great love, Dakota Johnson, who looked on from the crowd.
Foxx, who has been open about his battle with Parkinson’s disease and learning to live with the disease, is no stranger to receiving a warm welcome when he pops up unexpectedly. In February, Foxx received a standing ovation as she took the stage at the 2024 BAFTA Awards Award for Best Picture.
in April, ET spoke with veteran Actor who reacted to this special moment.
“It’s still surprising,” Fox said of the crowd’s reaction. “I love it, I appreciate it, but I think more of it as a recognition of the determination and determination to solve big problems and that we all have the ability to do what we can to move things forward. I think people just say, ‘Thank you You persevere and pursue this goal. ” I appreciate that.
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