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Are vision issues forcing Judi Dench to think of retirement?

Dench suffers from age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a common cause of vision loss affecting over 700,000 people in the UK

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Published: Mon 27 May 2024, 2:11 PM

In what may be a poignant close to one of the most celebrated careers in cinema and theatre, Judi Dench has suggested that her time on film could be over.

The 89-year-old Oscar winner, known for her powerful performances and commanding presence, made the revelation during her appearance at the Chelsea Flower Show in London, as confirmed by Deadline.

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Dench, who last graced the screen in the 2022 film Spirited, admitted that she currently has no new film projects on the horizon.

"No, no. I can't even see!" she confessed, hinting at the significant impact her deteriorating eyesight has had on her ability to work, according to Deadline.

This marks a significant shift from her previous stance on retirement. In a candid interview earlier, Dench had expressed a strong desire to continue working despite her vision issues.

"I don't want to retire. I'm not doing much at the moment because I can't see. It's bad," she shared, adding that her photographic memory and ability to recall lines had been crucial in helping her manage her condition, as per Deadline.

Dench suffers from age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a common cause of vision loss affecting over 700,000 people in the UK. This condition progressively diminishes central vision, making tasks such as reading and recognising faces challenging. ANI

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Published: Mon 27 May 2024, 2:11 PM

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