Chris Hemsworth is fighting back rumors that he has left his career in Hollywood ever since he was made aware of his susceptibility to Alzheimer. 'Extraction' actor had taken a break from films after it was revealed that he was predisposed to Alzheimer and this led to rumors that he had left Hollywood for good.
The actor in an interview with Vanity Fair expressed his disappointment with the narrative especially when he was dealing with such a major setback.
He even said that one comment which was funny caught his attention. Someone had commented hoping for Hemsworth to forget that he is retiring and come back.
The actor discovered the chances of him developing Alzheimer in one of the shows on Disney+ Series titled “Limitless”. He underwent numerous blood tests as prescribed by Dr Peter Attia. The results revealed the presence of APOE4 which is a gene whose presence increases the likelihood of developing Alzheimer.
The actor confided in the same interview that his biggest fear was forgetting his family, his work and his children. He also stated that his grandfather had suffered from Alzheimer and had passed away after “Limitless” was aired. His father too is said to be experiencing early signs of the disease.
While describing his routine, the actor said that he had immersed himself in various physical activities and mindfulness techniques to combat this deadly disease. The actor has also shifted back to Australia which is his home country and does not