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Glenn Close Undergoes Hip Replacement Surgery
21 Oct
Summary
- Actress Glenn Close had a complete hip replacement, sharing the news on October 20.
- She was seen using a cane at a film premiere, prompting fan concern.
- Close is preparing for upcoming film premieres and an honorary Oscar ceremony.
Glenn Close, 79, has undergone a complete hip replacement, confirming the procedure on October 20. She shared the health update via an Instagram video, thanking fans for their well wishes and assuring them she is recovering well. Close acknowledged that moving around has been difficult but expressed hope that her reliance on a cane is temporary.
Fans first noticed Close using a cane at the October 15 premiere of "La Bola Negra" at New York City's SVA Theater. The film, which screened as part of NewFest, features Close alongside Penélope Cruz.
Looking ahead, Close plans to attend the London premiere of "The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping" on October 26, where she portrays Drusilla Sickle. She also anticipates the New York premiere for the second season of "All's Fair," a legal drama where she is a star and executive producer, set to premiere on Hulu on November 4.
Additionally, Close is slated to receive an honorary Oscar at the 17th Governors Awards on November 15. This accolade follows a celebrated career that has earned her eight competitive Oscar nominations.
