‘James Bond’ Star Suggests Career Is Over Due To Debilitating Disease

After six decades of captivating audiences, Dame Judi Dench, 89, is hinting that her illustrious acting career may be nearing its twilight.

Speaking candidly at the Chelsea Flower Show in London, the celebrated actress responded to questions about upcoming projects, where Dench reportedly said “No, no. I can’t even see,” according to TMZ. Dench has been openly battling advanced macular degeneration since 2012, a condition that progressively impairs central vision. Advanced macular degeneration, often referred to as AMD, is a significant cause of vision loss particularly affecting individuals over the age of 50. The condition leads to the deterioration of the central portion of the retina, known as the macula, which is crucial for sharp and central vision.

Over the years, Dench has become famous for her versatile performances in both dramatic and comedic roles. She is particularly noted for her work with the Royal Shakespeare Company and the National Theatre. In film, she is perhaps best known for her role as M, the head of MI6, in the James Bond series, beginning with “GoldenEye” in 1995 and concluding with “Skyfall” in 2012.

London, United Kingdom – November 2, 2017: Judi Dench attends the ‘Murder On The Orient Express’ World Premiere at Royal Albert Hall in London, UK.

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Dench has received numerous accolades for her performances, including an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role as Queen Elizabeth I in “Shakespeare in Love” (1998). She has also won several BAFTA Awards and Laurence Olivier Awards, and was appointed Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 1988.

London, United Kingdom – October 12, 2021: Dame Judi Dench attends the “Belfast” European Premiere at The Royal Festival Hall in London, England.

During a 2023 appearance on “The Graham Norton Show,” Dench discussed her challenges with reading her movie scripts. She explained, “It has become impossible, and since I have a photographic memory, I need a device that not only helps me memorize my lines but also indicates their placement on the page.” She reminisced about easier times, saying, “I used to find it very easy to learn and recall lines. I could recite the entire ‘Twelfth Night’ right now.”

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“You find a way of just getting about and getting over the things that you find very difficult,” Dench admitted in a recent interview with People Magazine. “I’ve had to find another way of learning lines and things, which is having great friends of mine repeat them to me over and over and over again.”

“So I have to learn through repetition, and I just hope that people won’t notice too much if all the lines are completely hopeless!”

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