Earlier, fans were concerned the star had died after CNN published a tribute video titled "Remembering the life of actor Michael J. In a Threads post, Fox assured fans he is doing OK."How do you react when you turn on the TV and CNN is reporting your death?" A CNN spokesperson told USA TODAY the Fox package "was published in error," adding that "we have removed it from our platforms and send our apologies to Michael J. According to Entertainment Weekly, the CNN video looked back at Fox's life and career and featured a narrator speaking about him in the past tense. Fox is also coming off the publication of his latest book "Future Boy" in October 2025.

Source: CNN April 09, 2026 19:16 UTC