Dame Judi Dench Issues Emotional Update On Health Battle As She Says 'I Can't' - Belfast Live
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Dame Judi Dench has opened up about the things she *can't* do as she continues to battle a degenerative health condition. The beloved film icon was diagnosed with Age-related Macular Degeneration in 2012.
