Chris Hemsworth says he's taking a break from acting to spend time with family after facing his own mortality

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Thor star Chris Hemsworth is taking a break from acting after discovering he has a strong predisposition for Alzheimer's. While starring on the National Geographic series Limitless, Hemsworth discovered he had a rare gene which makes him eight to 10 times more likely to contract the disease. Only one in a thousand people are likely to have the same gene.

Published 2 months ago · Los Angeles, United States

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BBC News

Chris Hemsworth pauses career over Alzheimer’s risk

The Thor star has revealed he has a significantly heightened risk of developing the disease.

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The Guardian

Chris Hemsworth to take ‘time off’ from acting after discovering Alzheimer’s risk

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CTV News

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Daily Express

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NDTV

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Daily Mirror

Chris Hemsworth announces he is taking a break from acting after health scare

Chris Hemsworth has decided to take a career break after discovering he is eight to 10 times more likely to develop Alzheimer's than the general population

2 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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