Friday, 23 October 2026

Judi Dench says she can no longer act or read as eyesight deteriorates

Judi Dench, 91, has revealed that deteriorating eyesight has left her unable to act on stage, make films or read. Speaking on BBC Radio 4’s Today programme, the Oscar winner said she could no longer recognise faces clearly and had missed seeing bluebells this summer. Diagnosed with age-related macular degeneration in 2012, Dench continues to face daily challenges.

Judi Dench, 91, has revealed that deteriorating eyesight has left her unable to act on stage, make films or read. Speaking on BBC Radio 4’s Today programme, the Oscar winner said she could no longer recognise faces clearly and had missed seeing bluebells this summer. Diagnosed with age-related macular degeneration in 2012, Dench continues to face daily challenges. https://ift.tt/jsPXJ7c October 22, 2026 at 11:52PM TOI Entertainment Desk