Harrison Ford's shingles sidelined Oscar appearance

Harrison Ford, known for his iconic role in the Indiana Jones film series, will not attend this year's Oscars ceremony, scheduled for 2nd March at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. The 82-year-old, despite his energy and dedication to his craft, must now prioritise rest and recovery.

Although he recently participated in the Screen Actors Guild Awards, this time he will be unable 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, is characterised by pain and a rash. He was expected to attend the event with his wife.

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

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

Ford notes 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 presence, but his on-screen performances continue to inspire many fans.