Ryan Reynolds has written a beautiful tribute to friend Michael J Fox and it's just lovely

Wrexham co-owner Ryan Reynolds has reflected on his long-time friendship with actor Michael J. Fox in a touching tribute on social media.

Earlier this week, Fox was featured in Time's 100 most influential people of 2024, and Reynolds penned a tribute to him on Instagram, stating that the Back to the Future star "means a lot to me".

"I know Michael J. Fox. Like, I know him pretty damn well," he wrote. "He’s funny. He’s warm. He’s handsome and intensely smart. He also falls a lot. Not just because he has Parkinson’s. He falls a lot because he’s unafraid to fly."

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Reflecting on their near-20 years of friendship, Reynolds also heralded Fox's work to raise awareness around Parkinson's, having been first diagnosed at the age of just 29.

"I met Mike 17 years ago," Reynolds added. "I’ve watched him raise the bar for purpose and passion. It’d be kinda lazy to simply characterize him as the greatest champion of Parkinson’s research on the planet. He’s someone who helped my dad, along with millions of others, feel less alone. It’d be kinda lazy to simply regard him as a movie star who shaped the lives of people all over the planet with a uniquely electric wit and self-aware charm. He’s the sum of these beautiful parts. And so many more.

"Last year I watched Back to the Future with my 8-year-old daughter. It’s become her favourite film. And for now, that’s enough for me—and her. One more kid from one more generation sees what I saw.

"I know how lucky I am to call Mike a friend. She still has no idea that I know him. I don’t need to teach my daughter the level of compassion Mike has mastered. Or teach her to tell stories the way Mike tells stories. I need to teach her that it’s OK to fall a lot. It’s the absolute best way to know you’re flying."

Fox replied to the Instagram post by saying: "With friends like @vancityreynolds it’s easier to accomplish anything. Thanks buddy."