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Dame Judi Dench has opened up about macular degeneration and how she now finds it “impossible” to read scripts because of her deteriorating eyesight. Dame Judi has previously revealed she has macular degeneration, which causes the gradual loss of vision.

diagnosed with advanced macular degeneration (AMD) in 2012 and shared that she has been struggling with the loss of her vision.While appearing on “The Graham Norton Show,” the Oscar winner admitted that she has found it to be harder and harder to read scripts and learn her lines — something she used to find very easy.“It has become impossible and because I have a photographic memory,” she said. “I need to find a machine that not only teaches me my lines but also tells me where they appear on the page.”Her photographic memory used to come in handy when memorizing scripts.“I used to find it very easy to learn lines and remember them,” the Dame said.

A heartbreaking update. Judi Dench revealed that her eyesight is making it difficult for her to memorize scripts for new roles.

Judi Dench is sharing an update on her deteriorating eyesight.

Dame Judi Dench now finds it «impossible» to read scripts. The 88-year-old actress is a guest on Friday's episode of The Graham Norton Show and expresses her difficulty with reading scripts due to her deteriorating eyesight. Dench says she has a «photographic memory» and wants to find a machine that is able to teach her her lines and also locate them on the page. The Oscar winner previously revealed she has macular degeneration, which causes the gradual loss of vision. In 2012, she told ET about her condition, after a report claimed she was fighting to save her eyesight. "​​In response to the numerous articles in the media concerning my eye condition — macular degeneration- I do not wish for this to be overblown," she said. «This condition is something that thousands and thousands of people all over the world are having to contend with...and it's something I have learnt to cope with and adapt to — and it will not lead to blindness.»A decade later, Dench tells host Graham Norton things have changed.

Judi Dench is struggling to read her scripts these days.

The Graham Norton Show returns to screens tonight (February 17) with yet another array of A-list celebs. BBC’s flagship talk show sees the Irish presenter welcome stars of film, TV, music, and beyond.

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Dame Judi Dench, 88, left hotel guests stunned after she was seen giving a musical performance on New Year's Eve just before midnight fireworks at a hotel in Aberdeenshire.The Hollywood star joined in on singing parts of Abba’s hit Waterloo, as she was joined by Sharleen Spiteri, 55, who belted out the main vocals. Scottish singer and guitarist Sharleen is best known for being the lead singer of the rock band Texas. A video of their joint performance posted to Twitter has now amassed over 100,000 views.The clip shows the pair sharing a stool, with Dame Judi playing the piano while Sharleen sings.The incredible event took place at The Fife Arms in Braemar, Aberdeenshire, just before hotel guests welcomed in 2023.Onlookers appeared to be delighted by the unexpected occurrence, while others took to Twitter to share their amazement. Ewan Venters, the chief executive officer of Artfarm, which owns The Fife Arms, told BBC Scotland the rendition sparked joy just before the New Year. “Judi Dench and Sharleen Spiteri were staying at the hotel and we had an impromptu moment at the piano,” he said.“It was a happy evening with lots of guests and locals clapping.”He later told the PA news agency: “(Judi and Sharleen) had met previously but after dinner they met in the lobby and took to the piano.“Guests were somewhat shocked but loved it!” he continued. “Two legends – a Scottish musician, Sharleen Spiteri – and Dame Judi who, although born in the city of York, is an honorary Scot for not least playing Queen Victoria on so many occasions.“Mrs Brown was back on Royal Deeside!” he added. Dame Judi recently left Good Morning Britain favourite Ben Shephard gobsmacked, when he discovered they had shared the same dressing room. The icon was

A Scots pub has been left stunned after two famous faces hijacked the piano to perform an impromptu Abba duet during Hogmanay celebrations.

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Judi Dench says partner had to 'cut up her food' due to health declineDanilu1978 typed: "@harryredknapp ahh the baby looks like you Harry... cheeky side eye look!! Xx."Jayrush81 echoed: "B****y ell, that’s a mini Harry in that photo."Jamie also dedicated a post to his wife on her birthday.The mother-of-five was seen balancing on a large pillow in the pool as she stunned in a red bikini.The couple tied the knot at a low-key ceremony in London in October 2021.It is believed they met in 2020 through mutual friends.Jamie was previously married to singer Louise Redknapp for 19 years.They share two children together; Charley, 18 and Beau, 13.Sharon Stone warns fans as 'misdiagnosis' turns out to be large tumour [UPDATE]Sean Connery's grandaughter pays heartbreaking tribute to legend [TRIBUTE]Brooklyn Beckham's wife Nicola talks having 8 kids amid plan to adopt [REVEALED]In a recent interview, Harry opened up about the pair's unexpected break-up.He told The Times: "It was difficult when Jamie and Louise got divorced because both sets of our parents were married until they died, so we weren’t used to that."We tried to never interfere, though, and have all managed to stay friends.

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Matt Hanock is this year's most controversial I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! signing, following his resignation as Health Secretary last year.The 44-year-old politician stepped down from his role after being caught kissing his aide during the Covid-19 pandemic when the nation was under strict social distancing rules.Former contestant Martin Roberts, 59, has now shared his thoughts about Matt entering the jungle as he warned viewers will "see through people who are just putting it on".He said: "Realistically, Matt Hancock is looking after Matt Hancock, isn’t he? However he positions it, that’s the only way you can look at it."Families of bereaved people who I know, some of them put him as the person to blame, they must be absolutely fuming right now."Even if he gave all the money that he got for doing it, in terms of raising his profile, in terms of after dinner speaking or public engagements, he knows that he’s going to be in a good position moving forward.”Judi Dench says partner had to 'cut up her food' due to health declineThe Homes Under The Hammer star went on to say he believes Matt has "thrown the towel in" on his political career, particularly after he was "blanked" by new Prime Minister Rishi Sunak outside Number 10 last month.“I am sure he will be hoping that he gets to put his side of things that we haven’t heard," Martin added to Jeremy Kyle on his TalkTV show.He went on to tell the host that Matt and his fellow contestants will get an idea of how they're being perceived on the show simply by how long they last.He cautioned: “People see through people who are just putting it on.

DAME Judi Dench fought back tears tonight during what fans have dubbed an "utterly enchanting" interview with Louis Theroux. The Oscar winning actress became emotional while talking about her late husband Michael Williams, who died in 2001. They were watching an advert for spreads which they starred in together, when Judi said: "Thank you, Clover butter." Louis, 52, asked: "Are you OK talking about how it came to an end, how he came to die?" Judi, 87, replied: "Well he wasn't well..." before pausing.

Dame Judi Dench, 87, has discussed how she had to get her partner David Mills to “cut up her food” for her due to her declining health.The star also revealed that she cannot read or write anymore due to suffering from advanced macular degeneration. The James Bond actress revealed that, while out for dinner recently with her partner David, he had to cut up her food as she couldn't see it on her plate.“He cut it up and handed something to me on a fork and that's the way I ate it,” she recalled.However, the legendary star has insisted that she will not be retiring from acting anytime soon despite her condition. Nonetheless, Judi admitted that her health was in a “bad” state as she opened up about the way her life has changed as a result. “I don't want to retire,” she said. “I'm not doing much at the moment because I can't see.

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