Chris Hemsworth Shares Insight Into Dad’s Alzheimer Disease

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Chris Hemsworth is opening up about a difficult chapter for his family. 

In his new documentary, Chris Hemsworth: A Road Trip to Remember, Chris Hemsworth revealed that his father, Craig Hemsworth, has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. He also shared how his family is coping with the challenges of his father’s illness, alongside his brothers Liam and Luke Hemsworth.

Chris, who has children India Rose (13) and twins Sasha and Tristan (11) with his wife Elsa Pataky, recently shared in a documentary (available on Disney+ and Hulu starting November 24th, according to US Weekly) that it’s easy to not fully appreciate your parents. He admitted he’s been so caught up with life that he hasn’t been able to spend as much time with his own father, especially after his father received a diagnosis.

The 42-year-old explained that his father is in the early stages of a disease that affects the brain, and experiences both good and bad days. This inspired him to take the road trip featured in his new documentary.

Chris said he and his dad are taking a road trip because he wants to do everything possible to help someone. They’ve been planning this trip for years.

The Marvel actor, who revealed in 2022 that he carries two copies of the APOE4 gene – a genetic marker that raises the risk of Alzheimer’s – said this trip might help his father in his fight against the disease.

As he put it, “If it helps, fantastic, but I’m just looking forward to spending time with my dad.”

In 2022, while making his docuseries Limitless, Chris discovered he showed signs suggesting he might develop Alzheimer’s disease in the future. Although it wasn’t a definite diagnosis, he later talked about how he dealt with this health news.

Chris explained to Vanity Fair in 2022 that receiving the medical news was a deeply impactful experience. He noted that most people tend to avoid talking about death, hoping to postpone it, and operate under the assumption they can always find a solution. But when faced with clear signs of a serious illness, the reality of one’s own mortality becomes unavoidable.

Although the news was unsettling, Chris feels good knowing what to expect. He explains, “Even if this information doesn’t extend your life, it’s about improving your quality of life today.”

For more stars sharing insight into their health journeys, keep reading…

Former Total Bellas star Nikki Bella shared that one of her breast implants moved after being hit in the chest during a wrestling match with Piper Niven in July 2025.

She reassured her sister, Bella Garcia, saying they would get the issue resolved eventually. She explained to the doctor that as soon as she finished her current commitments – implying after her divorce was finalized – she would return to address the problem and ensure everything looked its best, because she anticipated future activity and didn’t want it to appear neglected.

Lupita Nyong’o, known for her role in 12 Years a Slave, received a diagnosis of uterine fibroids—non-cancerous growths in or around the uterus—in 2014, the same year she won an Academy Award for her acting.

She didn’t reveal her diagnosis until 2025, when she shared on Instagram that she had been privately struggling with it for over ten years.

She explained that many girls are taught to accept period pain as a normal part of being a woman. This often leaves them dealing with a common issue in silence and feeling isolated.

 

In July 2025, the actress from Daisy Jones & The Six revealed she’d been hospitalized for a hernia. This happened because she had been wearing pants that were too tight, which caused a gap to form in her abdominal muscles.

Someone messaged Suki on X (formerly Twitter) saying, “You haven’t tweeted in a while!” Suki replied, jokingly, “Have you thought about the fact that I might have gotten a hernia six months ago from wearing really tight pants and have been afraid to mention it?”

The former star of Beverly Hills, 90210 shared in April 2025 that he was recovering from surgery because his appendix was close to rupturing.

Brian shared in an Instagram video that he recently experienced stomach pain, which led him to the emergency room. Doctors discovered his appendix had a hole in it – it hadn’t fully ruptured, but was very close to bursting.

He added, “I’m on the road to recovery. It’s not an easy process. This is my first major surgery.”

During a soccer game against the Seattle Reign on September 14th at Lumen Field in Seattle, a midfielder from Racing Louisville collapsed after only a few minutes of play.

According to Reuters, the U.S. Women’s National Team player sat down on the field with a teammate for support, and then collapsed shortly after, prompting trainers to come and assess her condition.

Savannah was given immediate medical attention on the field and then taken to a nearby hospital for more tests, according to a statement from the National Women’s Soccer League. They reported that she is currently in stable condition and is alert.

Adam Devine revealed that injuries from being hit by a cement truck at age 11 still cause him problems now.

Let me tell you, the last year has been incredibly tough. I was dealing with these awful spasms all over my body, and honestly, doctors were telling me things were very serious – they actually said I was facing a life-threatening situation. It was a really scary time, and I’m still working through it all.

He acknowledged that pain is temporary, explaining that his body has some minor imperfections and isn’t quite functioning as it should.

A former contestant on The Bachelor went to the hospital because of severe back pain. He said the pain was so bad he had to crawl on his hands and knees, and it got worse during a road trip with a friend.

He described a strange tingling sensation that still lingered in his knees and toes as of a March 2025 podcast episode of Trading Secrets. He explained that just a few weeks prior, he’d been squatting around 295 pounds, but now he couldn’t even do a squat or stand on one foot without falling. He compared the feeling to having a stroke.

But with the help of a back specialist and some steroids, he added, “We’re on the mend.”

Gina Kirschenheiter from The Real Housewives of Orange County revealed that her ex-husband, Matt Kirschenheiter, had a heart attack in March 2025, but he is recovering well.

In March 2025, the actor from 30 Rock experienced a medical issue at a New York Knicks game and had to be taken out of Madison Square Garden in a wheelchair.

The comedian later posted an update on social media explaining he had food poisoning and was starting to feel better.

In February 2025, the former Even Stevens star revealed she was shot in the face during a birthday outing with her husband, Brendan Rooney. They were on a trip to go clay pigeon shooting when the incident occurred.

Oh my god, you will NOT believe what happened! We were at this party, and some people started shooting – completely recklessly, not even caring where the bullets were going! One actually hit ME in the face! I was so scared! But then, thank GOD for Brendan Rooney! He instantly jumped into action, checked me over, and got me to the hospital so fast. Apparently, I was hit five times! FIVE! And one bullet came SO close to my eye – less than an inch away! Brendan is literally my hero, I owe him everything!

The former Kim Possible star explained that a small piece of something got stuck behind their eye. Doctors have advised against removing it with surgery right now, but they’ll keep monitoring the situation, as their vision is currently normal.

The actress expressed immense gratitude for surviving a frightening experience. She shared how much she cherishes her daughters, husband, family, and friends, saying she felt her life pass before her eyes. She urged everyone to hug their loved ones often, emphasizing how quickly things can change.

Amy Schumer is grateful for the internet, even though it can be harsh, because it helped her discover a health issue. After noticing she looked “puffier,” Schumer was surprised to see doctors commenting on her appearance online. They suggested she might have Cushing syndrome, potentially caused by steroid injections. This prompted her to realize she had been receiving steroid injections after a breast reduction and C-section. Without the internet’s reaction, she might not have connected the injections to her symptoms and gotten a diagnosis. Schumer recently shared that she’s relieved to have a form of Cushing syndrome that will resolve on its own, and that she’s healthy.

During a game in December 2024, an AHL player was accidentally cut in the face by another player’s skate and needed 25 stitches to close the wound. After his son made a full recovery, New Jersey Devils General Manager Tom Fitzgerald shared with ESPN how relieved they were, saying, “We feel very lucky, and I wouldn’t want any parent to go through that.”

As a wellness advocate, I’ve always believed in sharing personal experiences to help others, so I want to open up about something really scary that happened to me. Last March, while having breakfast with my husband, Justin, I suddenly started feeling unwell. He noticed something was off, and I honestly couldn’t respond. I tried to speak, but the words just wouldn’t come out, and the right side of my face started to droop. Thankfully, it passed, but we immediately went to the hospital to get checked out.

After some tests, doctors discovered I’d had a small blood clot travel to my brain, which they identified as a TIA – a transient ischemic attack, essentially a temporary stroke. Further investigation at UCLA revealed I actually have a small hole in my heart called a patent foramen ovale, or PFO. Apparently, the blood clot had moved into my heart, gone through that hole, and then traveled to my brain, causing the TIA.

I’m so grateful to share that I had a successful procedure to close the PFO, and I’m feeling fantastic now. It was a really frightening experience, but I’m so thankful for the quick diagnosis and treatment, and I’m doing much better.

The same year Hailey faced a health issue, Justin also experienced one. In June 2022, he revealed he had been diagnosed with Ramsay Hunt syndrome, a condition that temporarily paralyzed parts of his face and led him to cancel the rest of his Justice World Tour.

In a video posted to Instagram, Justin explained the virus affected nerves in his ear and face, causing paralysis. He showed fans how he couldn’t blink, smile, or move his nostril on one side of his face, and that eating had become increasingly difficult. Fortunately, the paralysis eventually went away.

Hailey shared on Good Morning America that Justin was recovering well and feeling much better. She described it as a frightening and unexpected situation, but reassured everyone that he would be completely fine and she was thankful he was on the mend.

Jamie Foxx recently shared details about the serious health scare he experienced in April 2023, which he had previously kept private. In his 2024 Netflix special, What Had Happened Was…, Foxx explained that he suffered a severe headache and then lost consciousness. He doesn’t remember the next 20 days.

Initially, a doctor gave him a cortisone shot and sent him home, but his sister, Deidra Dixon, was worried and took him to the hospital. There, doctors discovered he had a brain bleed that led to a stroke.

After surgery, Foxx woke up in a wheelchair on May 4th, unable to walk. He then traveled to Chicago for extensive rehabilitation and therapy. He expressed deep gratitude for the prayers he received, saying he needed every single one.

The reality TV star shared that she briefly stopped breathing while running a mile during the first challenge on the NBC competition show.

She shared on the show Fit for TV: The Reality of The Biggest Loser that her memory of the event was fragmented. She recalled hearing a helicopter, feeling as if she were floating, and then seeing her grandfather. After that, everything went dark, but she then experienced a bright light, leading her to realize she had died that day.

She explained that her organs were failing. She hadn’t known she had rhabdomyolysis, a condition where the body essentially begins to shut down.

Emilia Clarke, known for her role in Game of Thrones, revealed a harrowing health battle in a 2019 essay for The New Yorker. While filming the series, she experienced a severe headache at the gym which quickly escalated. She described collapsing and being violently ill, realizing something was seriously wrong with her brain.

A hospital scan revealed she’d suffered a subarachnoid hemorrhage – a life-threatening stroke caused by bleeding around the brain – due to a ruptured aneurysm. She immediately underwent surgery to repair it, but the pain was excruciating. During her recovery, she experienced aphasia, struggling to speak coherently.

Though the aphasia eventually passed and she was discharged after a month, a 2013 scan revealed the aneurysm had doubled in size, requiring a second surgery. This procedure initially failed, causing a massive bleed and putting her life at risk. Doctors had to perform a more invasive surgery, accessing her brain directly through her skull.

Fortunately, Emilia reports she has now made a full recovery and is at 100%.

Cori Broadus, Snoop Dogg’s daughter, recently shared how thankful she is for her family’s support after a health scare. In January 2024, Cori suffered a stroke and immediately reached out to her loved ones, sending a text and a picture to let them know what happened. She told TopMob News that everyone quickly came to her aid.

Cori ended up staying in the hospital longer than expected due to other health issues. While she could have gone home after the stroke, she was also dealing with complications from lupus and kidney problems.

Fortunately, Cori is now recovering well. She says she’s feeling great and has been working to regain some motor skills, but overall is doing fine.

Shailene Woodley struggled with significant health issues throughout her early twenties. In a September 2024 podcast interview, she revealed she experienced hearing loss, debilitating fatigue, and constant stomach pain, leading to a confusing array of diagnoses. Determined to find answers, Woodley combined traditional medical treatment with holistic and herbal approaches. This search for well-being lasted for ten years, and the physical discomfort also triggered mental health challenges like fear of food and body image issues. Ultimately, Woodley was able to resolve her health problems and is now feeling very healthy and happy.

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