Dame Judi Dench has revealed she can no longer act on stage or in films or even read a book due to an eye condition she has been battling for over a decade.
The Oscar-winning actress, 91, was diagnosed with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) in 2012 – while she was still starring in major roles.
The common condition damages the small part of the retina responsible for straight-ahead vision, leaving sufferers struggling to see clearly or recognise faces.
Dame Judi’s last film cameos came in 2022, but she has graced the small screen several times since – including this year’s Tea With Judi Dench with Kenneth
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