Ryan Reynolds praises ‘incredible’ Michael J. Fox

Ryan Reynolds has paid tribute to  »incredible » Michael J. Fox.

The ‘Green Lantern’ actor struck up a friendship with the ‘Back to the Future’ star – who suffers from Parkinson’s disease – five years ago when he ran the New York marathon in aid of Michael’s charitable foundation, and says his pal is  »unsinkable ».

He said:  »He’s incredible in everything that he does, from the foundation to his work to his work ethic.

 »There’s a reason why everyone likes this guy so much – he’s just unsinkable. »

Both Ryan and Michael were brought up in Vancouver, Canada, and the ‘Croods’ star says it has given them a  »shared connection ».

He said:  »I’ve gotten to know his family over the years and they’re just amazing. They’re just an incredible lot of people. »

 »We have that connection – we’re all from the same part of the world, »

The 37-year-old star’s father also suffers from Parkinson’s disease – which causes degeneration of the nervous system, often causing involuntary tremors and muscle spasms – and the actor is grateful for the help he receives from the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research.

He told People:  »My dad’s hanging in there. Like so many people who are afflicted with this disease, they have an incredible resource in this foundation … They also have a reason for hope. »