Dame Judi Dench's Sight Loss Struggles

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1. 22 Oct

   Oscar-winning actress Dame Judi Dench says her eye condition has left her unable to perform on stage or read, more than a decade after she was diagnosed.

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• 23 Oct Dame Judi Dench 'can't act anymore' as her eyesight worsensDame Judi Dench, aged 91, has announced that she can no longer act due to worsening macular degeneration, a condition she has been living with for over ten years. This marks the end of her extensive seven-decade career spanning stage, film, and television.ABC News (AU)
• 22 Oct Judi Dench says sight loss means she can no longer perform but she is still ‘besotted by’ Shakespeare’s sonnetsJudi Dench, 91, told BBC Radio 4’s Today programme on Thursday that she can no longer perform due to worsening age-related macular degeneration, a condition diagnosed in 2012. She mentioned her inability to read scripts or recognize faces and expressed sadness over losing the ability to see bluebells. Despite these challenges, Dench remains passionate about Shakespeare’s sonnets, describing them as capturing human…The Guardian
• 22 Oct Dame Judi Dench says worsening eye condition means she can no longer act in heartbreaking health updateDame Judi Dench revealed on BBC Radio 4's Today program that she can no longer act due to worsening age-related macular degeneration (AMD), which affects her ability to recognize faces and read. She described how the condition has led to embarrassing social situations where she mistakenly approaches people incorrectly. Despite these challenges, Dench continues to maintain a positive outlook, emphasizing resilience…Evening Standard
• 22 Oct Dame Judi Dench, 91, reveals she cannot act on stage or in films or read a book as she battles eye conditionDame Judi Dench, 91, has disclosed that age-related macular degeneration (AMD), diagnosed in 2012, prevents her from acting on stage or in films and reading books. She uses AI-enabled RayBan Meta glasses to learn scripts by converting text to speech, allowing her to continue her work despite her condition. The article highlights Dench’s struggles with AMD but also mentions her upcoming book promotional events where…Daily Mail
• 22 Oct Dame Judi Dench: 'I can't do a play, a film or read anymore'Dame Judi Dench, the 91-year-old Oscar-winning actress, revealed in an interview with BBC Radio 4 that her age-related macular degeneration (AMD) has left her unable to perform on stage or read. Diagnosed with AMD in 2012, she now struggles with recognizing faces and finds it difficult to work due to her deteriorating vision. Despite this, Dench continues to make public appearances and values the radio as a…BBC

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