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Chris Hemsworth reveals the heartbreaking reason he took up acting… and admits his choice of career is 'killing' him


Chris Hemsworth has revealed the heartbreaking reason he took up acting and why he believes the career which brought him fame and fortune is slowing 'killing' him.

The Thor star, 40, made the confronting admission in an episode of the Disney+ reality series Limitless, admitting his career choice stems from a difficult childhood. The Thor star, 40, made the confronting admission in an episode of the Disney+ reality series Limitless, admitting his career choice stems from a difficult childhood After having bloodwork done for the program, he was informed he is 'between eight and 10 times' likelier to develop Alzheimer's than the general population, because he is one of only two to three percent of people with two copies of the gene APOE4.

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