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Joanna Lumley Reflects on Ageing, Reveals Health Challenges, and Confirms Netflix Role

The 79-year-old actress opens up about prosopagnosia, her enduring career, and her commitment to acting as she prepares for a role in Netflix's Wednesday Season 2.

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Overview

  • Dame Joanna Lumley, celebrating her 79th birthday, shared reflections on ageing, mortality, and cherishing time during a BBC Radio 2 interview with Vernon Kay.
  • The actress disclosed living with prosopagnosia, a condition that impairs facial recognition, and described strategies she uses to navigate it in daily life.
  • Lumley reaffirmed her commitment to acting, stating she has no plans to retire and will continue working as long as she is able to speak.
  • Spanning a five-decade career, Lumley is known for iconic roles, including her portrayal of Patsy Stone in 'Absolutely Fabulous,' and will appear in Netflix's Wednesday Season 2.
  • She humorously linked her heavy smoking habit to her perceived robust health while discussing her unique lifestyle and health routines.