Dame Judi Dench, well-known for her role as M in James Bond films, has stated that she can no longer act. She is 91 years old and was diagnosed age-related macular degeneration in the year two thousand and twelve. Dench has revealed that she is unable to act in plays, films, or read. She has played M in eight Bond films and has won an Oscar. Her decision to retire comes as her vision worsens.