Dame Judi Dench, renowned 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 found to have age-related macular degeneration in the year two thousand and twelve. Dench has revealed that she is unable to perform 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 deteriorates.