Judi Dench says partner had to ‘cut up her food’ due to health decline

Dame Judi Dench, 87, has discussed how she had to get her partner David Mills to ‘cut up her food’ for her due to her declining health. The star also revealed that she cannot read or write anymore due to suffering from advanced macular degeneration. The James Bond actress revealed that, while out for dinner recently with her partner David, he had to cut up her food as she couldn’t see it on her plate.’He cut it up and handed something to me on a fork and that’s the way I ate it,’ she recalled.However, the legendary star has insisted that she will not be retiring from acting anytime soon despite her condition. Nonetheless, Judi admitted that her health was in a ‘bad’ state as she opened up about the way her life has changed as a result. READ MORE: Dick Van Dyke pictured with swollen eyelid with wife Arlene Silver Dame Judi Dench opened up about her health (Image: GETTY) Dame Judi Dench is one of the UK’s most beloved actresses (Image: GETTY) Dame Judi Dench’s partner is David Mills (Image: GETTY) Louis Theroux will interview Dame Judi Dench tonight (Image: GETTY)’It usually first affects people in their 50s and 60s. It does not cause total blindness. ‘But it can make everyday activities like reading and recognising faces difficult.’Back in January, the iconic actress sparked concern when she suffered a ‘frightful’ fall at her Surrey home, where she was stuck lying on the ground for 30 minutes. Dame Judi detailed the incident in an interview with Saga Magazine, telling the publication:- ‘I had a frightful fall not long ago. READ MORE…Michael Douglas is unrecognisable as he unveils new long, dyed hair [LATEST]Gabby Logan breaks down over husband’s cancer as she gives update [NEWS]US star talks ‘working’ with Meghan after ‘overplaying her hand’ claim [NEWS]’I tripped over the carpet, and there was nobody in the house and I was lying on the ground unable to get up for half an hour.’I have a wonderful parrot who kept saying, ‘What are you doing? What are you doing?” she added.’This is when you need a very convenient parrot who would phone somebody – but she didn’t.’Luckily, the Shakespeare in Love actress recovered quickly and recalled that she ‘just got up’ after half an hour had passed.