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8 Portraits of Chris Hemsworth Revealing the Risk of Alzheimer's - Dismissing Retirement Rumors

8 Portraits of Chris Hemsworth Revealing the Risk of Alzheimer's - Dismissing Retirement Rumors

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8 Portraits of Chris Hemsworth Revealing the Risk of Alzheimer's - Dismissing Retirement Rumors

Written by Muhammad Syarifuddin

Famous actor Chris Hemsworth, known for his role as Thor in Marvel films, recently revealed that he has a higher genetic risk of developing Alzheimer's disease in the future. However, the 40-year-old actor asserts that this fact will not hinder his successful career and denies rumors that he will retire from the acting world. Hemsworth expresses his determination to continue acting and not let his genetic condition become a barrier.

8 Portraits of Chris Hemsworth Revealing the Risk of Alzheimer's - Dismissing Retirement Rumors

Chris revealed that he has a higher risk of developing Alzheimer's. He stated that genetic tests revealed that he has two copies of the ApoE4 gene, which can increase the risk of Alzheimer's eight to ten times.

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The news about Chris Hemsworth's genetic risk for Alzheimer's disease emerged after he underwent a series of health tests for the production of the Disney+ documentary series titled LIMITLESS. 

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However, this revelation later sparked untrue rumors about Hemsworth's retirement plans from the acting world. In response to these rumors, Hemsworth firmly denied them.

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He emphasized that he has not been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, but has only been informed about his higher genetic risk for the disease in the future.

8 Portraits of Chris Hemsworth Revealing the Risk of Alzheimer's - Dismissing Retirement Rumors

Chris Hemsworth expressed his frustration with some news headlines linking rumors of his retirement from acting with the disclosure of his genetic predisposition to Alzheimer's disease.

8 Portraits of Chris Hemsworth Revealing the Risk of Alzheimer's - Dismissing Retirement Rumors

"It's very frustrating because it feels like I've shared something very personal and made myself vulnerable," Hemsworth said in an interview with Vanity Fair. He added, "Regardless of how many times I've emphasized that this is not a death sentence, the news still states as if I have dementia and am considering ending my career and retiring."

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After the announcement about the health risks he faces, Chris Hemsworth received great support from his family and fans. He also emphasized the importance of managing stress well, consuming proper nutrition, exercising regularly, and meeting sleep needs as preventive measures to maintain brain health.

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Chris Hemsworth's brave and firm attitude in facing the risk of Alzheimer's disease he is dealing with shows that there is no challenge that cannot be overcome. His determination to continue his career and not give in to the risk of the disease proves that there are no obstacles that can truly hinder someone from achieving their dreams and aspirations.