Dame Judi Dench, well-known for her role as M in James Bond films, has stated that she can no longer perform. She is nine-one years old and was diagnosed age-related macular degeneration in the year two thousand and twelve. Dench has stated that she is unable to act in plays, films, or recite. She has played M in eight Bond films and has won an Oscar. Her decision to retire comes as her vision declines.