Millions of girls were once in love with Tom Selleck. Tall, charismatic, and impossible to miss—in the 1990s and at the start of the new millennium, he was one of the biggest male heartthrobs. As he’s gotten older, however, the actor clearly finds it hard to accept that he’s gradually losing that image.
In addition to the six main characters, the creators of the series Friends regularly invited famous stars to appear in episodes. For example, Jean-Claude Van Damme and Bruce Willis appeared in the show. Nevertheless, viewers remembered Tom Selleck particularly well, as he was already one of the biggest faces on American television at the time.
In the series, he played Richard, the love of Monica’s life. Although he was already 50 at the time, many women still considered him a true sex symbol.
But time spares no one. On January 29, the actor will celebrate his 80th birthday. While his family is preparing for a celebration to be held at his farm in Ventura County, the actor himself is going through a very difficult time.
His approaching old age is leading him to gloomy thoughts and sadness. According to sources close to him, the idea of turning 80 fills him with melancholy. “The thought of turning 80 affects him deeply, and he often thinks about how much time he has left,” said an anonymous source.
Tom is also very concerned about his health. According to available information, the actor has gained a significant amount of weight recently—standing 6’4”, he now weighs approximately 338 pounds. Such a change has, of course, taken a toll on his overall condition.Health
Selleck reportedly suffers from severe joint pain, which significantly hinders his daily activities. Furthermore, due to his health issues, he can no longer work as he used to, which is taking a toll on him mentally.
The situation became even more difficult for him after filming wrapped on the long-running TV series Blue Bloods. According to someone close to him, the actor is having a hard time accepting that he was forced to retire earlier than he had planned.
“It’s no secret that Tom’s health isn’t what it used to be. He often talks about how upset he is by his early retirement, which he never actually wanted. On top of that, his rapid weight gain must be putting a significant strain on his joints,” said a source close to him.
In July 2024, the public noticed scars on Selleck’s legs. There is speculation that the actor may have undergone a relatively complex knee surgery, likely a knee replacement.
Experts note that recovery from such a procedure can take up to six months and is often accompanied by significant discomfort, as the surgery involves the loss of some cartilage tissue.
According to doctors, it is also possible that, given all the health issues Tom is facing, he may develop diabetes. If he fails to lose weight, specialists say even more serious health complications could arise.
