Michael J. Fox Regrets Turning Down Iconic 'Ghost' Role.
Michael J. Fox revealed on "The View" that he turned down a role in the hit film "Ghost" and called himself a "f---ing idiot" for doing so. He didn't specify which role he was offered. Fox and Whoopi Goldberg, who won an Oscar for her role in the film, have been friends since the 1980s. Fox was on the show to promote his documentary about his career and Parkinson's disease. He also spoke about his struggles with poverty before his breakout roles and his determination to live despite his illness.