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\nSir Michael Caine at the premiere of \u2018The Great Escaper\u2019. Credit \/ Lia Toby \/ Getty.<\/p>\n
Renowned actor Sir Michael Caine \u2013 known to many as a cinema legend \u2013 has graced the silver screen in a staggering 160 films throughout his illustrious career.<\/p>\n
Most recently, he\u2019s made another appearance in The Great Escaper, which is based on the incredible true story of Bernard \u2018Bernie\u2019 Jordan, a World War Two veteran who made a daring escape from his care home in 2014.<\/p>\n
In the film, Caine steps into the shoes of the elderly Jordan, who embarked on an extraordinary journey from Sussex in the United Kingdom to Normandy, France, to participate in the 70th-anniversary commemoration of the D-Day landings.<\/p>\n
Jordan\u2019s vanishing act captivated the entire nation, with authorities carrying out an intense search effort to locate the former Royal Navy officer.<\/p>\n
\nSir Michael Caine at the premiere of \u2018The Great Escaper\u2019. Credit \/ Lia Toby \/ Getty.<\/p>\n
Given that he\u2019s portraying an aging war veteran, Caine opened up about his own life, and how he deals with the inevitability of growing old. At the ripe age of 90, the seasoned Oscar winner, has already faced many health challenges in recent years.<\/p>\n
Michael Caine health battle
\nIt is no secret that the British actor has been suffering from health issues, as reported by his wife in March of 2022. His wife Shakira, to whom Caine has been married since 1973, confirmed that the actor had undergone a major back surgery at the time at London Hospital. <\/p>\n
His surgery was meant to treat his spinal stenosis, which happens when the spaces in the spine narrow and create pressure on the spinal cord and nerve roots. The condition is known to cause horrible back and leg pain.<\/p>\n
In addition to that, Caine has spent much of the last few years worrying over his overall health. For example, he had fears about dying of cancer. Though, he has credited his wife for getting him through the bumps in the road. <\/p>\n
\u201cI know my days are numbered and that\u2019s the main worry,\u201d he told The Sun back in 2017. \u201cI\u2019ve had to cut back on the drinking and I\u2019m always looking up what\u2019s the best thing against cancer, so I\u2019ll eat that or do this or not do that.\u201d<\/p>\n
At the height of his career, Caine openly admitted that he became too heavy a drinker until Shakira eventually helped him to quit his behavior. In fact, he said he used to drink \u201ca bottle of vodka and smoke several packets of cigarettes a day.\u201d<\/p>\n
Caine said: \u201cShe saved my life, really.\u201d<\/p>\n
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\nSir Michael Caine and his wife, Shakira Caine, pictured in 2011. Credit \/ Pascal Le Segretain \/ Getty.<\/p>\n
The shocking confession
\nGiven his health battles, Caine has candidly spoken about the reality of death.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe worst thing about it is that so much disappears from your life. You can\u2019t run around, you can\u2019t play football, and you gradually realize you\u2019re approaching death,\u201d he confessed. \u201c[Death] could be just around the corner at 90.\u201d<\/p>\n
Despite this, he found peace in the present, cherishing his passion for writing (he even wrote his debut novel during the pandemic) and the love he holds for his family.<\/p>\n
Caine said: \u201cBut I\u2019m quite happy. I\u2019m sitting here writing, doing my thing. I like it. I have two children, three grandchildren, and a wife\u2026 Everyone\u2019s going to join me eventually. No one\u2019s going to say, \u2018I\u2019m so sorry you\u2019re going to die \u2014 I wish you were like me and not going to die\u2019.\u201d<\/p>\n
He then added: \u201cEverybody\u2019s going to die. At least I\u2019ve lived to f***ing 90; I didn\u2019t die at 9, or 19 or 29. I\u2019m 90, and I\u2019ve had the best possible life I could have thought of.\u201d<\/p>\n
During the filming of The Great Escaper, Caine revealed that there were some challenges, especially as he wasn\u2019t able to move as quickly as he once did. \u201cThey gave me a very good walking stick, and I was able to do scenes that needed that. I\u2019d just do them once, and then fall over. But just one take, and that\u2019s it. Forget it.\u201d<\/p>\n
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\nCredit \/ Gabriel Kuchta \/ Getty.<\/p>\n
Having enjoyed a tremendous amount of success throughout his career, Caine shared that he no longer feels the need to work for his survival and hinted at the possibility of retirement. \u201cI am bloody 90 now, and I can\u2019t walk properly and all that. I sort of am retired now. Anyway\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n
What do you think of Sir Michael Caine? Let us know in the comments!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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