Los Angeles, July 29 -- Actor Michael J Fox will be honoured with the Television Academy's prestigious Bob Hope Humanitarian Award at the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards in recognition of his contributions to Parkinson's disease research and advocacy, according to Variety.

The Television Academy announced that Fox will receive the honour during the televised Emmy Awards ceremony on September 14.

According to the Television Academy, Fox is being recognised "in recognition of his transformative contributions to Parkinson's disease research and advocacy."

The actor is also in contention for an Emmy this year, earning a nomination in the Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series category for his performance in Apple TV+'s Shrinking. That award...