Michael J Fox deals with flak

Michael J Fox

Michael J. Fox has laughed off criticism of his appearance in political ads in support of embryonic stem cell research. Fox drew some conservative criticism for a TV ad showing him visibly shaking while urging viewers to vote yes for stem cell research and for a Democratic Senate candidate over the Republican incumbent.

Conservative radio talk show host Rush Limbaugh claimed that Fox was "either off his medication or acting". Limbaugh, who apologised later in his broadcast, called Fox "really shameless" in his effort to stir up sympathy.

Fox said he was neither acting nor off his medication.