Chris Hemsworth Says He Is Taking A Hiatus From Acting

Chris Hemsworth has shared plans to a break from acting to spend more time with his family.

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He shares three kids, India, 10, Sasha,8, and Tristan, 8, with his wife, Elsa Pataky.

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The actor has decided to take time off after being told while filming Disney+ "Limitless" that he was predisposed to Alzheimer's.

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The news made him confront his "own mortality" while filming an episode about "death" on the show.

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The actor has an increased chance of having Alzheimer's as he has two copies of the gene APOE4, which triggers the condition.

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The actor reacted to the news by changing his lifestyle to a healthier one.

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The father of three is thankful for the opportunity to have gotten the Alzheimer's information early enough.

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He has not disclosed the length of his intended hiatus.

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Hemsworth only plans to return to roles that offer a positive, constructive, collaborative experience.

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