Millions of girls once fell in love with Tom Selleck. Tall and charismatic, he was a true sex symbol of the 1990s and early 21st century. However, the loss of this status really bothers the actor. In addition to the six main characters of the series “Friends,” the creators often invited celebrities to play episodic roles. Jean-Claude Van Damme and Bruce Willis appeared in the plot. But Tom Selleck was particularly memorable to viewers – he was already a superstar of American television at the time. Tom played the role of Richard, Monica’s main love interest. Despite his advanced age – he was already 50 – many women considered him a sex symbol.
Nevertheless, time spares no one. On January 29, he will celebrate his 80th birthday. While his family is preparing for a celebration to be held at his farm in Ventura County, the actor is in a very depressed state. The rapidly approaching old age has plunged him into depression. “The thought of turning 80 saddens him, and he can’t help but worry about how much time he has left,” says a person close to him.
Tom is very concerned about his health. Selleck is rapidly gaining weight—at 6’4″, he weighs 350 pounds. This cannot help but affect his overall health. The actor suffers from severe joint pain. Because of this, he cannot continue working, which makes him depressed. His condition worsened significantly, especially after the end of filming his long-running television series “Blue Bloods.” “It’s no secret that Tom is concerned about his health, and he tells everyone how much this premature retirement, which he never wanted, upsets him. His rapid weight gain is definitely putting enormous pressure on his joints,” says a person close to him.
In July 2024, the public noticed scars on Selleck’s legs. It is possible that he underwent a relatively difficult knee replacement surgery. Experts point out 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, it is very likely that he also suffers from diabetes. And if Selleck does not lose weight, he may face even more serious illnesses.
