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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
Entertainment
Kelly Burke

UNBELIEVABLE: Chris hemsworth to take time off from acting after discovering alzheimer s risk | History Defined

Chris Hemsworth
Chris Hemsworth was filming his documentary series Limitless when he learned he had two copies of the Alzheimer’s gene. Photograph: MJ Photos/REX/Shutterstock

Chris Hemsworth has discovered he has a significantly heightened risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease due to genetic factors, prompting the Thor actor to take some time off from acting.

The 39-year-old Australian actor learned he had two copies of the gene ApoE4, inherited from both his parents, after undergoing tests as part of his Disney+ documentary series Limitless.

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