Chris Hemsworth Joins Father on Road Trip for Alzheimer’s Documentary

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Chris Hemsworth Joins Father on Road Trip for Alzheimer’s Documentary
Chris Hemsworth turns the camera on his own family after his dad’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis. Courtesy of National Geographic/Craig Parry
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Today, more than 57 million people worldwide are living with dementia, with Alzheimer’s disease the most common cause. Every year, 10 million new cases of dementia are diagnosed worldwide.

When Chris Hemsworth, the Australian actor who rose to fame for his role as Thor in the Marvel Cinematic Universe movies, learned his father Craig, now 71, had early-onset Alzheimer’s, he realized the time had come for their long dreamed-of father and son journey to the Northern Territory, where their family had lived years ago.

Gayle Jo Carter
Gayle Jo Carter
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Gayle Jo Carter, a former entertainment editor at USA WEEKEND, has interviewed high-profile newsmakers for numerous publications including USA TODAY, AARP.org, Survivornet.com, Washington Jewish Week, and Parade.