Hollywood actor Chris Hemsworth recently revealed that he is at an increased risk of developing Alzheimer’s due to a genetic predisposition. Soon after, he announced that he will be taking some time off from acting. The 39-year-old Australian actor got to know about the diagnosis while he was undergoing routine tests during the filming of a new docuseries, which will stream on Disney Plus.
The ‘Thor’ actor carries two copies of the gene APOE4, which studies have linked to an increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease. He, however, emphasised that it is not a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s, and neither does it mean he will definitely develop the disease but it is a cause for concern. The shocking revelation was made during an interview with Vanity Fair.
The actor during an episode of National Geographic’s Limitless said, “It really triggered something in me to want to take some time off. And since we finished the show, I’ve been completing the things I was already contracted to do. Now, when I finish this tour this week, I’m going home and I’m going to have a good chunk of time off and just simplify. Be with the kids, be with my wife.”
