Renowned actress Dame Judi Dench has opened up about her devastating current health battle that means she has to be accompanied when leaving home

The veteran English actress said that she now needed to attend public events with someone else, because of her worsening macular degeneration.

When asked about going solo, the star said she’s “not good at that at all.” “Not at all. Nor would I be now,” Dench said. “And fortunately, I don’t have to be now.” She laughingly said she has “no eyesight.” It’s not the first time the Oscar winner has shared about her poor vision.

Part of an astonishing generation of British actors, including Judi Dench, Vanessa Redgrave, Eileen Atkins and Maggie Smith, Plowright won a Tony Award, two Golden Globes and nominations for an Oscar and an Emmy. She was made a dame by Queen Elizabeth II ...

Dame Judi Dench has shared a sad health update which has meant that she is now unable to leave her home unaccompanied. The legendary actress was speaking on the Fearless podcast with Trinny Woodall

Dench said she now needed to attend public events with someone else because of her worsening macular degeneration. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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Dame Judi Dench, the James Bond star, has opened up on her health and admitted that her deterioration eyesight means that she's always in need of assistance when out and about

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