Sad news from Oscar-winning actress Judi Dench: She said goodbye to the stage due to vision loss

Oscar-winning British actress Judi Dench, known for her career spanning 70 years in the world of cinema, theater and television, announced that she could not continue her career due to progressive vision loss. The 91-year-old artist, who is remembered for his character "M" in the James Bond series, stated that his eyesight is gradually deteriorating.

"I AM PLAYING THEATER PLAYS NOW, I CANNOT MAKE MOVIES"

Dench, who has been struggling with macular degeneration, a chronic eye disease that affects central vision, for more than ten years, stated that she could no longer work on stage and in front of the camera. The famous actor, who sincerely shared his situation, expressed his sadness with the words, "I can't go on stage anymore, I can't play theater plays, I can't shoot movies, I can't read books." Stating that she has difficulty recognizing the faces of people around her due to her vision loss, Dench added that she sometimes tries to hug strangers by confusing them with people she knows.

A RICH HERITAGE TO 70 YEARS OF ART LIFE

Dench, who has been deemed worthy of prestigious awards such as an Oscar, a Tony and seven Olivier Awards throughout her career; In addition to appearing in eight James Bond films, she brought to life Shakespeare's unforgettable characters such as Juliet, Lady Macbeth and Cleopatra on the theater stage. Expressing his admiration for Shakespeare's works at every opportunity, the master artist emphasized his connection to literature by saying, "I admire the sonnets, I really love them."