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Chris Hemsworth reveals he hasn’t seen his Alzheimer’s grandfather in years, but his mum told him ‘he’s a kind boy’
Chris Hemsworth recently discovered during his new Disney+ series Limitless that he was genetically predisposed to developing Alzheimer’s disease later in life.
In an interview with Vanity pursethe Thor actor, 39, revealed his grandfather suffers from the disease and “doesn’t remember much”.
He went on to say that he hadn’t seen his grandfather “for a few years” and that his mother kept him updated on his health and “cheerful” manner.
Chris Hemsworth, 39, (pictured) recently discovered on his new Disney+ series Limitless that he was genetically predisposed to developing Alzheimer’s later in life
“I haven’t seen him in a few years, but my other relatives have and there are days when he’s really happy and gives you a big hug,” said the Marvel movie star.
“But my mom said he’s just a really nice guy. I’m not sure he remembers much and he slips in and out of Dutch, which is his native language.
“So he talks Dutch and English and then a mash-up and maybe some other new words.”
In an interview with Vanity Fair, the Thor actor revealed that his grandfather suffers from the disease and ‘doesn’t remember much’
After having blood tests done for his new health and fitness show, he was told he is “eight to 10 times” more likely to develop Alzheimer’s than the general population, as he is one of only two to three percent of the population. people with two copies of the disease. gene APOE4.
Limitless plays on Chris’ fame through superhero movies and follows him as he pushes the limits of what his body can do.
He will be seen on the Disney+ program pursuing various physical goals, such as 40 lbs (18 kg) of weight gain for a Thor movie, according to Variety.
He went on to say that he “hadn’t seen him for a few years,” but assured that his mother kept him updated on his lover’s health and “cheerful” behavior.
Apparently, according to the CDC, there are a number of steps people in his position can take to reduce their risk level, such as making sure they get a good night’s sleep, limiting their alcohol consumption, and quitting smoking.
As a result, Chris responded to the news of his own predisposition to Alzheimer’s disease by adopting a healthier lifestyle.
As for how he handled it emotionally, “it quickly became a kind of self-deprecation, if you will. It’s just the way I am, my family, there’s a sense of humour’.
Even during his interview, he joked that his predisposition to Alzheimer’s disease has become his “excuse” when something slips by.
He said with a laugh that since learning the results of his blood test, “I feel like my memory is getting worse. It’s a placebo effect – or it’s happening!’
Limitless plays on Chris’ fame through superhero movies and follows him as he pushes the limits of what his body can do