Judi Dench, 91, said on BBC Radio 4’s Today programme that her deteriorating eyesight prevents her from acting on stage, making films, or reading, because she can no longer recognise faces clearly. She added she missed seeing bluebells this summer. She was diagnosed with age‑related macular degeneration in 2012.
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- Judi Dench is an Oscar‑winning actress.
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