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“I can’t see television, I can’t read,” legendary actress Judi Dench revealed in a recent interview.
The 90-year-old actress, who will celebrate her birthday in just over a week, has been living with age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a condition affecting the central part of the retina and leading to a loss of vision. The diagnosis has significantly impacted her daily life and ultimately led to her retirement from acting.
Dench explained that the condition has made public appearances increasingly difficult. “That’s because I can’t see,” she said in a conversation with actor Ian McKellen. “I can see your outlines, and I know you so well, but I can’t see anyone anymore. People think, ‘oh, look how aloof she is,’ but that’s because I can’t see. I can’t see television, I can’t read.” Attending the theater, a lifelong passion, is also no longer possible.
The actress first received her AMD diagnosis in 2012. The progressive nature of the disease ultimately led to her stepping away from her celebrated acting career. Dench’s decades-long career has earned her numerous accolades, including an Academy Award, multiple Tony Awards, and a BAFTA Fellowship, cementing her status as one of the most respected performers in the industry.
