Harrison Ford sidelined from Oscars due to shingles diagnosis

Harrison Ford, an actor known for his titular role in the Indiana Jones film series among others, will not attend 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 dedication to his craft, must now focus on rest and recovery.

Although he recently participated in the Screen Actors Guild Awards, he will not be able to take the stage this time. 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 with pain and a rash. He was supposed to attend 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, 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 the ability to return home after a day on set and be 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 proceed without his participation, but his presence on screen continues to inspire many fans.