Dame Judi Dench, 82, is barely able to watch films at cinema because of her failing eyesight
DAME Judi Dench’s failing eyesight has left her barely able to watch films at the cinema.
The veteran Brit actress, 82, confessed she needs to take a pal to tell her what is happening.
She said: “I do go but a friend of mine usually has to say, ‘He’s kissing her now’ or, ‘He's walking away’.”
Dame Judi — who starred as M in eight James Bond films — has told in the past of struggling to read scripts.
She has macular degeneration, which causes gradual loss of vision.
The actress told of her battle as she attended the Santa Barbara International Film Festival in California.
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She won a gong for her contribution to cinema.
Previous winners include Robert De Niro, Michael Douglas, Quentin Tarantino and Harrison Ford.
But she said of going to the flicks herself: “A lot of things I miss. It’s not so much fun.”