Dame Judi Dench's Vision Loss: A New Challenge

Dame Judi Dench's Vision Loss: A New Challenge

Update: 2025-12-01
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Dame Judi Dench, the esteemed actress, candidly discusses her struggle with vision loss, revealing she cant recognize people or see TV/read. She humorously shares her experiences with Sir Ian McKellen, admitting she sometimes greets strangers as friends. Denchs condition has forced her to rely on her photographic memory and a special machine for learning lines, highlighting the significant adjustments shes made in her career and daily life.

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Dame Judi Dench's Vision Loss: A New Challenge

Dame Judi Dench's Vision Loss: A New Challenge