The actor chatted with PEOPLE about using humor to cope while attending the Michael J. Fox Foundation's annual gala on Nov. 16

The actor adds that embracing darker jokes can make it easier to break down barriers during difficult conversations The post Michael J. Fox Says ‘It’s Hard’ to Maintain His Dark Sense of Humor, but ‘I Gotta Keep It Intact’ appeared first on TheWrap.

The 63-year-old actor was diagnosed with the disease - which causes uncontrollable movements, such as shaking, stiffness, and difficulty with balance and coordination - in 1991