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Dame Judi Dench, 91, has revealed that she is struggling to take on any more film or TV work due to age-related macular degeneration, which has made reading scripts impossible. Despite this, she continues to enjoy swimming as a form of exercise. Dench has had a long and illustrious career, appearing in numerous films and earning eight Academy Award nominations, including an Oscar for her role in 'Shakespeare in Love'. She is also known for her roles in the James Bond series and 'The Chronicles of Riddick'. In her memoir, Dench shares stories of how she was wooed into roles with gifts, such as a massive bunch of flowers from Vin Diesel and an embroidered handkerchief from Kenneth Branagh.
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