Latest / Fresh Intelligence / EXCLUSIVE: Harrison Ford, 83, Sparks Death Fears After Unusually Emotional Awards Acceptance Speech
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- 0:18[SPEAKER_00]: Ord reflects on career and mortality during acceptance.
- 0:22[SPEAKER_00]: Harrison Ford has stirred concerns regarding his health after delivering an emotional acceptance speech while receiving a life achievement award at the actor awards on March 1.
- 0:30[SPEAKER_00]: The 83-year-old actor, recognized for his illustrious career across iconic franchises such as Star Wars and Indiana Jones, was visibly moved as he accepted the accolade, which also acknowledged his recent work in Apple TV's comedy drama shrinking.
- 0:44[SPEAKER_00]: In his speech, Ford humorously noted his unique reason for being honored, stating, I'm in a room of actors, many of whom are here because they've been nominated to receive a prize for their amazing work, while I'm here to receive a prize for.
- 0:57[SPEAKER_00]: Being alive, his mood shifted as he reflected on his luck and responsibilities in the entertainment industry, asserting, sometimes we make entertainment, sometimes we make art.
- 1:07[SPEAKER_00]: If we're really fortunate, we also get to make a living doing it.
- 1:10[SPEAKER_00]: He emphasized the importance of supporting others in the industry, expressing gratitude for the opportunities he has had.
- 1:16[SPEAKER_00]: I'm indeed a lucky guy.
- 1:18[SPEAKER_00]: Lucky to have found my people, lucky to have worked that challenges me, lucky to still be doing it.
- 1:23[SPEAKER_00]: And I don't take that for granted, he said.
- 1:26[SPEAKER_00]: Audience members were noticeably affected by Ford's emotional delivery, with one stating, there was a real sense that he was taking stock of everything.
- 1:34[SPEAKER_00]: It sounded like a farewell.
- 1:35[SPEAKER_00]: Another industry source noted how rare it was for the usually stoic actor to show such vulnerability, raising worry about his well-being at his age.
- 1:43[SPEAKER_00]: Additionally, Ford paid tribute to his wife, Calista Flockhart, his colleagues, and Sagaftra for the honor, saying, I want to say thank you, truly, from the bottom of my heart.
- 1:54[SPEAKER_00]: He concluded with a light-hearted comment about being at the half point of his career and the challenges of the industry.
- 1:59[SPEAKER_00]: In my case, it's been a tough business to get out of, thank God, because I love what I do.
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