The actor discovered he’s genetically predisposed to develop the disease during a recent episode of Disney+’s Limitless.
is stepping back from acting after discovering he’s genetically predisposed to develop Alzheimer’s disease., in which he meets with a doctor and discovers he has a genetic predisposition for the progressive disease that destroys memory and other important mental functions.Hemsworth’s DNA contains two copies of the APOE4 gene, making his chance of developing the progressive neurologic disorder eight to 10 times higher than the average person’s.
The Australian actor revealed that filming the episode about such a heavy topic made him realise he’s “not ready to go yet.” The genetic revelation also led to him meeting with death doulas for the series’ final episode. “It really triggered something in me to want to take some time off,” Hemsworth said. “And since we finished the show, I’ve been completing the things I was already contracted to do.”
Hemsworth and his wife, Elsa Pataky, 46, share three children: 10-year-old India and 8-year-old twins Sasha and Tristan.
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