{"id":355,"date":"2026-09-09T21:37:44","date_gmt":"2026-09-09T21:37:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newspost24h.com\/?p=355"},"modified":"2026-09-09T21:37:44","modified_gmt":"2026-09-09T21:37:44","slug":"iconic-star-85-seen-with-walker-days-after-ex-wifes-dementia-news-can-you-guess-who","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newspost24h.com\/?p=355","title":{"rendered":"Iconic Star, 85, Seen with Walker Days After Ex-Wife\u2019s Dementia News!: Can You Guess Who?.."},"content":{"rendered":"

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George Lazenby<\/strong>, best known for his one-time portrayal of\u00a0James Bond<\/strong>, was recently photographed in Los Angeles appearing noticeably frail and using a walker.<\/p>\n

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The 85-year-old actor, who starred in the 1969 Bond film\u00a0On Her Majesty\u2019s Secret Service<\/em>, was seen accompanied by a nursing aide, though he still offered a warm smile to onlookers.<\/p>\n

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The sighting follows public confirmation from his ex-wife, former Wimbledon tennis champion\u00a0Pam Shriver<\/strong>, that Lazenby is battling\u00a0dementia<\/strong>, a diagnosis that has deeply impacted both his health and their relationship.<\/p>\n

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Pam Shriver, 63, revealed their renewed bond in a heartfelt essay for\u00a0The Telegraph<\/em>, where she opened up about their journey from a painful divorce to reconciliation.<\/p>\n

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The couple, who share three children, had a difficult breakup in 2011, and didn\u2019t speak for years afterward.<\/p>\n

However, in January 2025, when George nearly became a victim of the Los Angeles wildfires, Pam was struck by a wave of compassion and concern.<\/p>\n

That life-threatening moment reignited her desire to be present in his life as he navigates what she calls the \u201clast phase\u201d of his life.<\/p>\n

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Now, Pam sees George regularly and dedicates time each day to be with him when she\u2019s in town.<\/p>\n

Although\u00a0dementia has taken a toll on his short-term memory<\/strong>, she says Lazenby remains very much himself\u2014just a gentler version.<\/p>\n

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Their time together is filled with walks and conversations about family and memories.<\/p>\n

George often revisits tales from his younger days, such as arriving in London with only a few dollars or courting a girl whose father didn\u2019t approve of him, offering glimpses into the spirited man he once was\u2014and still is, in many ways.<\/p>\n

\"\"Lazenby\u2019s brief stint as\u00a0James Bond<\/strong>\u00a0left a lasting mark on the franchise\u2019s history.<\/p>\n

Despite having no prior acting experience, he landed the role by sheer determination, showing up in a Savile Row suit and Rolex to impress producers.<\/p>\n

On Her Majesty\u2019s Secret Service<\/em>\u00a0received strong reviews and has since gained a cult following.<\/p>\n

His performance, while initially met with mixed reactions, is now recognized as a bold and memorable interpretation of the character.<\/p>\n

\"\"\"\"Despite the film\u2019s success, Lazenby famously turned down a\u00a0seven-film Bond contract<\/strong>, walking away from a potential \u00a31 million deal.<\/p>\n

Pam reflected on how he enjoyed the chaotic, party-filled lifestyle during the nine-month shoot but struggled with the pressure of fame.<\/p>\n

Growing a beard for the film\u2019s premiere as a form of rebellion, he rejected further Bond roles, later admitting he felt overshadowed by Connery and uncertain of his place in the spotlight.<\/p>\n

\u201cI did the best I could,\u201d he said in\u00a0The Many Lives of James Bond<\/em>, showing both humility and the introspection of a man now facing the twilight of life.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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