Tom Hanks took a photo in a park with one of his fans: a social media user responded that he has “aged tremendously.”
Fans noticed Hanks’ hands were shaking in an interview, and he opened up about his health.
The humble actor’s grandkids don’t even know that he’s famous.
Tom Hanks is known for playing wholesome characters and being extremely friendly with his fans. He showcased this warmheartedness once more recently as he posed with a fan who happened to spot him while out jogging.
Social media users responded to the heartwarming picture in many ways, with some noting how much the beloved actor has aged. In other public appearances, Hanks’s fans have noticed his hands shaking, which caused many to wonder whether he was staying healthy as he ages.
Hanks opened up about his health, hoping to stop his fans from worrying about him too much. The actor’s children have also opened up about his relationship with his ever-growing family, saying the actor is a proud grandfather.
A Fan in Park asks Tom Hanks for a Photo: A Social Media User Mentions He Has ‘Aged Tremendously’
Tom Hanks is known for his versatility as an actor. He has starred in a range of award-winning films, from “Forrest Gump,” to “Saving Private Ryan.” Over the years, the actor has built a reputation for himself, making him instantly recognizable for his lopsided smirk and his iconic drawl.
Hanks has opened up about his diabetes diagnosis, mentioning that he believes he is the only one responsible for it.
It’s no wonder fans often stop the actor to ask for a quick selfie whenever they spot him in public. Hanks, as kind as he is, usually complies. A fan, presumably going for a jog, spotted the actor in a public park. Naturally, she stopped and asked the actor for a quick snapshot, which she posted to Instagram.
In response to the photo, other Hanks devotees commented on the image, with one noticing how the actor has aged, “He has aged tremendously. Looks like he’s 95 years old.” Others were more optimistic, writing, “His hair plugs look Cccold!!!” and “What a cool picture.”
Hanks’ hair plugs have been raised previously, with many people noticing the actor’s hairline hasn’t receded quite as far as expected. Nonetheless, many insist that if they had the money, they would fight hair loss in much the same way.
Tom Hanks’ Health and His Shaking Hands
In January 2023, Hanks appeared on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,” where he shared an anecdote from his holiday festivities with his family. The story centered on how he mixed Diet Coke with champagne, which led to a new family tradition.
While he poured him and Colbert some of his new signature drink, fans noticed his hands were shaking, and the actor said he drinks Diet Coke because he has type 2 diabetes. After the clip was uploaded to YouTube, internet users commented, “is he ok? his hand is shaking like crazy when he pours the coke in the glass… I’m worried.”
Other fans responded to the clip, “You can see his hands shaking [quite] dramatically in some moves, I hope he is ok,” and “Was Tom’s hands shaking? Looked like they were shaking a lot when he was pouring. Hope he’s well.”
Although the father of two constantly reminds his kids of how “cool” their grandpa is, he mentioned that they don’t really care.
Hanks has opened up about his diabetes diagnosis, mentioning that he believes he is the only one responsible for it. He noted that his lifestyle led to his affliction, and he didn’t do enough to avoid it, “I’m part of the lazy American generation that has blindly kept dancing through the party and now finds ourselves with a malady.”
Humble Actor’s Grandkids Don’t Even Know He’s Famous
Although age has taken its toll on the beloved actor, he remains the same humble guy he has always been. Fans always praise him for how nice and down-to-earth he was when they asked him for photos, consistently saying it was a pleasure to interact with him.
The “Toy Story” star is so humble he doesn’t even tell his own grandkids that he’s a highly acclaimed and widely-recognized actor. Colin Hanks, the actor’s son, opened up about his father’s relationship with his children, saying the girls “have no idea” how famous their granddad is.
Although Hanks’ son constantly reminds his kids of how “cool” their grandpa is, he mentions that they don’t really care. Instead, they adore their grandfather for who he is to them — a loving paternal figure who loves to look after and spend time with them.
