Richard Gere, the infamous American actor known for his classic movies is suffering from old age health issues. Constantly worried about his children’s future, the Pretty Woman actor has developed a potentially fatal cough on his family vacation in Mexico. The actor is said to be recovering from his ailment under great care. It was also mentioned how the great 90s actor got sick three weeks before their holiday. 

Richard Gere
Richard Gere hospitalized at 73

Netizens witness a prominent streak of 90s actors starting to suffer as they approach their old age. After Bruce Willis was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia, it seems Richard Gere is similarly suffering from a potentially fatal illness. 

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Richard Gere hospitalized after fatal cough

Richard Gere the famous Runaway Bride actor was on a vacation in Mexico with his family to celebrate his wife’s 40th birthday. During his family trip, Gere developed a fatal cough which he failed to stop and was therefore hospitalized. It was mentioned that the actor had been suffering from a severe cough, prior to their vacation. Supposedly his health deteriorated on his trip and needed him to seek immediate medical attention. 

Richard Gere
Richard Gere is on vacation with family

The actor was admitted to a nearby hospital in Nuevo Vallarta, close to their vacation home. The 73-year-old allegedly hospitalized with pneumonia was later diagnosed with lung infection as per TMZ reports. Gere spent the night in the hospital receiving great care and treatment, until the next day when he was discharged after witnessing improvement. The actor was seen wearing a mask on his holiday, enjoying time with his family. 

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Richard Gere’s deteriorating health condition sparks concerns

The 73-year-old actor has been constantly worrying about his health and his children’s future. Richard Gere married Alejandra Silva in 2018, after being reunited with her in 2014 and starting to date shortly after. The actor shares two sons with Silva who are toddlers of three and two years old. Gere’s children are way too young, and the actor fears he won’t be able to see his children grow up into adulthood. 

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Richard Gere with Alejandra Silva

Constantly suffering from health issues due to his age, Gere was recently hospitalized in Mexico on his vacation. Although his health improved and he was reunited with his family, fans are worried about his deteriorating health. Gere’s wife posted on her Instagram mentioning how their whole family somehow got sick on their trip. However, the family is safe and had a fun vacation overall. 

Alejandra Silva
Alejandra Silva’s Instagram post

Despite Richard Gere being discharged from the hospital under witnessed improvement, fans are concerned about his age and further health deterioration. After Bruce Willis was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia, people are getting anxious about the 90s actors and their health conditions. 

Read more: What is Bruce Willis’ Rare Condition Frontotemporal Dementia That Has Left Die Hard Actor Unable to Communicate After Retiring from Acting?

Source: TMZ 

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