CHRISTIE SUFFERING FROM AMNESIA

Last updated: Sunday, January 20, 2008

CHRISTIE SUFFERING FROM AMNESIA

British actress JULIE CHRISTIE is suffering from a rare and irreversible condition that has left her unable to remember events from her past.

Julie Christie as Fiona in 'AWAY FROM HER'

Christie won the Best Actress Golden Globe last week (13Jan08) for her role as a woman with Alzheimer's disease in Away From Her - a portrayal influenced by her own experience as a victim of autobiographical amnesia.

She says, "It makes learning my lines very difficult. Because of that I've been happy to stay away from films and stage work. I have turned down a lot of offers from Hollywood producers and (London's) West End directors.

But the 66-year-old, who was diagnosed with the condition more than a decade ago, was determined to hide her handicap from the cast and crew while filming the 2006 drama.

A member of the production team says, "I am absolutely astonished to learn this. She impressed throughout filming as nothing less than a consummate professional.

"My heart goes out to her. No one would guess she had any trouble remembering her lines."

Source: WENN

| Sunday, January 20, 2008

E-mail this to a friend

Printable version

CHRISTIE SUFFERING FROM AMNESIA

Related News: