Due to his Alzheimer’s disease, Chris Hemsworth, better known as Thor, is taking a break from acting.
He found that he carries two copies of the APOE4 gene, one from each parent, following extensive testing for his upcoming Disney+ reality series Limitless.
A similar diagnosis has been made for his grandfather.
According to a study by the National Institute on Aging, APOE4 is the “strongest risk factor gene for Alzheimer’s disease.”.
Since the show was over, he continued, “I’ve been completing the tasks I was already contracted to complete.”. After this week’s tour is over, I’m going home and taking some time off to just simplify. accompany my wife and the kids. “.
Chris is now adamant about making the most of his time with his wife and kids. He wants to change his habit after realizing how much time he spends at work rather than with his family.
He said, “Doing a death episode and confronting your own mortality made me go, Oh God, I’m not ready to go yet.”.
“Then you start talking about your family and children, and you’re like, ‘Oh my God, they’re getting older and growing up, and I just keep piling another movie on top of another movie. Before you know it, they’re 18 and have moved out, and I missed everything. “.
Hemsworth’s doctor tells him in the episode that the gene he carries doubles or triples his risk of developing Alzheimer’s. However, the actor didn’t want to emphasize this or imply that he had a diagnosis. I was given a version of the program where there was no discussion, he said.
“I said to myself, ‘No, look, if this motivates people to take better care of themselves and understand that there are actions you can take — terrific. My concern was that I wouldn’t twist it, overdramatize it, and turn it into some sort of awkward attempt at empathy or something for entertainment. “.
He is taking a break from acting, but it is not certain that he won’t make a comeback. There are currently two films in production: Extraction 2 and the Mad Max: Fury Road prequel, Furiosa.
Hemsworth continued, “It’s not like my resignation has been handed to me. He’s using this time to think about what’s most significant to him. You never know when your time is up, he said. “And you never know what tomorrow holds.”.
The key, he said, was to live better right now, regardless of whether or not this information made it possible for you to live longer. “Your present self is significantly impacted by anything you do right now to improve your future self. “.
We wish this incredible performer a long and healthy life!
