Millions of girls once fell in love with Tom Selleck. Tall, charismatic—he was a true sex symbol of the 1990s-2000s. However, the loss of this status really scares the actor. In addition to the six main characters of the series “Friends,” the creators always invited celebrities to the shooting. Thus, Jean-Claude Van Damme and Bruce Willis appeared in the plot. But Tom Selleck was especially remembered by the audience—at that time he was already a superstar of American television. Tom played the role of Richard, Monica’s main love. Despite his solid age, he was already 50 years old at that time, many women called the actor a sex symbol.
However, time spares no one. On January 29, the man will turn 80 years old. While his family is preparing for a party that will take place on his farm in Ventura County, the actor is in an extremely depressed state. The rapidly approaching old age drove the man into depression. “The thought of him turning 80 makes him melancholy, and he can’t help but worry about how much time he has left,” an insider says.
Tom is very worried about his health. Selleck is rapidly gaining weight—now with a height of 193 cm, he weighs 158 kilograms. This could not but affect his well-being. The actor experiences severe joint pain. In this regard, he cannot continue to work, and this drives him into depression. It became especially difficult for the man after the shooting of his long-running television series “Blue Bloods” stopped. “It’s no secret that Tom has dubious health, and he tells everyone how much he is annoyed by this early retirement that he never wanted. His rapid weight gain must be putting terrible pressure on his joints,” said a person from the actor’s close circle.
In July 2024, the public noticed scars on Selleck’s legs. Perhaps he underwent a rather difficult knee replacement surgery. Experts note that recovery from such a procedure can take up to six months and be accompanied by significant discomfort due to the loss of cartilage tissue. The doctor also believes that given all the problems Tom has faced, he is most likely also suffering from diabetes. And if Selleck does not lose weight, then he will face even more serious diseases.
