Michael J. Fox admitted it is hard to maintain even his dark sense of humor during his Parkinson's battle, but he refuses to give in, working on keeping it "in tact."

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

Michael J. Fox, the beloved actor known for iconic roles in "Back to the Future" and "Family Ties," has been living with Parkinson's disease since he was diagnosed in 1991 at just 29 years old. For the first seven years after his diagnosis,

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