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The Latest Breaking News from Dame Judi

'This is a terrible story!' - Dame Judi Dench confesses to shocking prank on her neighbour

The epitome of elegance now, Judi admits to some rather un-dame-like behaviour in a hilarious confession

Woman & Home

Judi Dench reveals she squeezed dead rat through neighbour’s door as a child

The 91-year-old actress told the ‘terrible’ story on the BBC’s This Natural Life podcast.

Evening Standard

Dame Judi Dench becomes patron of Leinster Regiment Association

Dame Judi said she felt honoured to take on the role with the Leinster family.

Evening Standard

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West End theatre to be renamed after Dame Judi Dench

The Shaftesbury theatre will be known as the Judi Dench theatre from February 2027

Evening Standard

West End’s Shaftesbury Theatre to be renamed Judi Dench Theatre

The change at the largest independent theatre in the West End recognises Dame Judi’s contribution to the performing arts.

Evening Standard

King Charles, David Beckham, and More: 8 Famous Faces Spotted at Chelsea Flower Show 2026

London's iconic garden party is back – see the notable arrivals from Dame Judi Dench to Kim Cattrall

Homes & Gardens

David Beckham and King Charles admire rose named in footballer’s honour at Chelsea Flower Show

Sir David, sporting the white bloom in his buttonhole, celebrated its debut at the show

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David Beckham is all smiles as he meets the King at Chelsea Flower Show

Three blooms have been named after Charles, Sir David and Alan Titchmarsh.

Evening Standard

Rosamund Pike says Judi Dench is the best actress she has ever worked with

The 47-year old acted alongside Dame Judi in a 2009 London production of Madame de Sade as well as the 2002 James Bond film Die Another Day.

Evening Standard

‘Melancholy magic’: how Judi Dench and a host of stars came under the spell of the greatest comedy in history

The Twelfth Night Reunion gathers some of the grandest names in British theatre, including Simon Callow and Stephen Fry, to explain why Shakespeare’s play continues to bewitch audiences

The Guardian - UK

Judi Dench: Best bits of her new documentary, from potty-mouthed parrot to remembering lost loved ones

Longtime friends and co-stars Dench and Kenneth Branagh reminisce in this touching look back their many projects together

The Independent UK

Mick Jagger makes a dream come true for Oscar-winning actor

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The Independent UK

Dame Judi Dench greeted with overwhelming reaction after realising ‘dream’ with rock star

‘I’ve been working in the theatre for nearly 60 years and I’ve never known a moment quite like it,’ says friend Gyles Brandreth

The Independent UK

Dame Judi Dench fulfils her ‘dream’ of sharing the stage with Sir Mick Jagger

Sir Mick ‘gave a beautiful speech about Judi’s career’ during the show, according to Gyles Brandreth.

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Acting legend blames social media for ‘marked lack of interest in the arts’

The 91-year-old actress was speaking ahead of the release of Sky Arts’ Tea With Judi Dench

Evening Standard

Judi Dench says social media has led to a ‘marked lack of interest in the arts’

The actress said she worried young people would not benefit from the theatre in the way previous generations had.

International Business Times UK

Award-winning actress Judi Dench opens about about her 'crushing' loss of vision journey.

Evening Standard

Dame Judi Dench fears she 'will lose the plot' due to deteriorating eyesight as she reflects on turning 91

The legendary star of screen and stage was diagnosed with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) in 2012

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Judi Dench Confirms She Has Lost Her Sight, Says Everyday Life Has Become “Increasingly Difficult”

Dame Judi Dench has shared an emotional update about her health, revealing she has now completely lost her sight.

Evening Standard

Dame Judi Dench says she's now too blind to watch theatre or TV but still wants the dirt on Celebrity Traitors

The double Oscar-winning actress, 90, has long battled age-related macular degeneration

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Dame Judi Dench can't watch TV or theatre shows anymore as eyesight deteriorates

Dame Judi Dench has revealed her eyesight has deteriorated so badly that she can't watch television or theatre shows anymore.

Evening Standard

Dame Judi Dench and Sir Ian McKellen to reflect on careers at National Theatre

The event will be hosted by Downton Abbey actor Jim Carter.

The Independent UK

Dame Judi Dench fears people waiting ‘far too long’ for dementia diagnosis

According to Alzheimer’s Research UK, people in some parts of England can wait up to a year for a diagnosis after being referred

The Independent UK

Judi Dench: Government must give people with dementia earlier diagnosis

Almost a million people in the UK are living with dementia, but about a third of them do not have a diagnosis.

Evening Standard

Sculptor produces bust of Dame Judi Dench in front of audience for charity

Dame Judi sat in front of the 200-strong audience as royal sculptor Frances Segelman completed the majority of the bust in two hours.

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