“It was a warning sign that became a big motivator to look after myself,” Hemsworth told the BBC. “It also felt like an opportunity to raise awareness for something so many people face.”

Alzheimer’s, according to the Cleveland Clinic, is the leading cause of dementia and progressively impacts memory, reasoning, and cognitive function.

The revelation sparked rumours that Hemsworth was retiring or already experiencing dementia, claims he strongly refutes. “It kind of p***ed me off,” he told Vanity Fair. “I’d been vulnerable and shared something personal, and suddenly the story became that I have dementia and I’m quitting acting.”

Instead, the actor says the diagnosis inspired him to make measured, lasting lifestyle changes. Gone is the “smash yourself every session” training mentality. “I