@anthony.hinton7: 💔 Dame Judi Dench, 91, Reveals She Can No Longer Act in Films Due to Vision Loss Legendary Oscar-winning actress Dame Judi Dench has opened up about the devastating impact of an eye condition that has affected her ability to see, read and recognise faces. The 91-year-old star revealed that she was diagnosed with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) in 2012. During an interview on BBC Radio 4's Today programme, she explained that her vision has deteriorated to the point where acting in films, performing on stage and reading have become impossible for her. Dench also shared an emotional detail about her daily life, explaining that she sometimes approaches strangers and almost hugs them before realising they are not the people she thought they were. She added that she could not see interviewer Emma Barnett's face at all during their conversation. According to the UK's NHS, age-related macular degeneration does not usually cause complete blindness, but it can make everyday activities such as reading and recognising faces extremely difficult. The condition is associated with ageing, and other risk factors include smoking, high blood pressure, being overweight and having a family history of AMD. Judi Dench has enjoyed an extraordinary career spanning decades, earning worldwide recognition for her performances in film, television and theatre. Her honesty about her condition highlights the challenges that vision loss can bring, even for someone who has spent a lifetime in the spotlight. ❤️ Her remarkable legacy will continue to inspire generations, regardless of whether she can return to the screen. 🙏 Wishing Dame Judi Dench strength, comfort and the very best. What is your favourite Judi Dench movie or performance? Share it in the comments below. 👇 #JudiDench #Hollywood #LegendaryActress #AgeRelatedMacularDegeneration #EntertainmentNews

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