Harrison Ford sidelined by shingles, skips Oscar presentation

Harrison Ford, an actor known among others for the titular role in the Indiana Jones film series, will not appear at this year's Oscars ceremony, which will take place on March 2 at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. The 82-year-old, despite his energy and commitment to his profession, must now focus on rest and recovery.

Although he recently participated in the Screen Actors Guild Awards, this time he will not be able to take the stage. The reason is diagnosed shingles, which has forced him to withdraw from presenting one of the awards, according to "People" magazine. This illness, caused by the chickenpox virus, manifests itself with pain and a rash. He was supposed to appear at the event accompanied by his wife.

Harrison Ford, despite many legendary roles, has never appeared on screen with his wife, Calista Flockhart. In an interview with "Us Weekly," he expressed his desire to change this situation, but so far, circumstances have not allowed it. Most recently, he can be seen in the Apple TV+ series "Shrinking".

In the series "Shrinking," Ford plays the role of Dr. Paul Rhoades. The actor emphasizes that working on this project was not only a professional success for him but also an emotional exercise. He values returning home after a day on set and being close to family.

Ford points out that the series "Shrinking" places a significant emphasis on empathy and understanding other people's experiences. These are values that the actor considers important in daily life. The Oscars ceremony will take place without his participation, but his presence on the screen continues to inspire many fans.