Judi Dench, at 90, has revealed her struggle with age-related macular degeneration (AMD), which severely limits her independence and ability to perform. First diagnosed in 2012, she now requires assistance for everyday activities and admits she cannot navigate events alone. Dench shared her challenges with learning lines due to her condition, relying on friends to help her with scripts. Despite these limitations, she continues to participate in shows and maintains an optimistic outlook, illustrating her commitment to her craft despite her health issues.
I have to now because I can't see and I will walk into something or fall over, said Dench. I'm always nervous before going to something.
It's difficult if I have any length of a part. I haven't yet found a way. Because I have so many friends who will teach me the script.
Somebody will always be with me. I pretend to have no eyesight.
I can't see on a film set any more, she said in 2023, adding: And I can't see to read. But you just deal with it.
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