Judi Dench says worsening vision ends film and stage work
The actress told BBC Radio 4's Today she can no longer read or take on film and theatre roles, but still plans public appearances.
Judi Dench has said she can no longer do films or stage plays because of her worsening vision. The actress made the comments in an interview on BBC Radio 4's Today programme, according to deadline.com.
Dench said she can no longer read, and that she has sometimes approached the wrong person thinking they were someone she knew.
She said she still plans to make public appearances and to speak about her eye condition, and that radio has always been important to her.
Dench was diagnosed with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) in 2012. In recent years she has discussed a possible retirement.
Her recent onscreen roles include Belfast (2021), Allelujah (2022) and a cameo in Spirited (2022). She also voiced a smart fridge in The Magic Faraway Tree, which premiered earlier this year.
Quick answers
What condition does Judi Dench have?
Dench was diagnosed with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) in 2012.
Where did Judi Dench make the comments?
In an interview on BBC Radio 4's Today programme.
What was Judi Dench's role in The Magic Faraway Tree?
She voiced a smart fridge in the film, which premiered earlier this year.