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Chris Hemsworth learns he has a predisposition to Alzheimer's disease; may take break from acting

Hollywood actor Chris Hemsworth, who recently featured in the docuseries 'Limitless', has revealed that he has a genetic predisposition to Alzheimer's disease, and therefore may be taking a break from acting.

According to Vanity Fair, the 39-year-old took genetic tests for the series, which showed that he has two copies of the gene APOE4 - one from his mother, the other from his father - which has been linked to an increased risk of developing the progressive brain disorder.

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