Glenn Close, 79, reveals why she’s using a cane after sparking health concerns

See more of our coverage in your search results. Glenn Close revealed she is walking with a cane because she recently underwent a hip replacement. “I wanted to just hop on and thank you for all of your love, and to explain why I have a cane,” the “101 Dalmatians” actress said in an Instagram video Tuesday. “I have a cane because I have had a complete hip replacement,” she added. Glenn Close (seen above in an Instagram video) revealed she’s been using a cane after undergoing hip replacement surgery. glennclose/Instagram The Oscar nominee said she had the surgery after she “found out that [her] left hip was in really bad shape.” glennclose/Instagram Close, 79, said she had the surgery after she “found out that [her] left hip was in really bad shape.” “My whole thing right now is to keep myself in running order so that I can really leap into whatever challenges come my way,” the three-time Emmy Award winner continued. Close assured her fans that the use of the cane will be temporary. She also said she’ll be in London for the “Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping” premiere next week and in New York for the second season premiere of “All’s Fair.” Close said the cane usage is temporary and she will be fine for her future red carpet appearances. glennclose/Instagram The “Fatal Attraction” star used a cane to walk the red carpet at the “La Bola Negra” opening night on Oct. 15. Gregory Pace/Shutterstock Want more celebrity and pop culture news? Start your day with Page Six Daily. Thanks for signing up! “So, I hope to be fully present there, and maybe not running around going up mountains, but at least my old self,” she said. “So, love to everyone. Don’t worry. I’m feeling great. I have my wonderful, wonderful family around me, and I look forward to all the adventures coming, so love to everyone,” the “Fatal Attraction” star concluded. In the caption, Close said her video was “a needed explanation” and she thanked her doctor at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York for her “new hip.” Close brought the cane with her onstage when she stood with her co-stars. Matthew Rettenmund / SplashNews.com Next month, Close (seen above in front of a theater in NYC) will receive an honorary Oscar. GC Images In the clip, the actress wore a frownie, a facial patch that smooths out wrinkles, on her forehead. Earlier this month, the Oscar nominee was photographed using a cane while walking the red carpet at the NYC premiere of “La Bola Negra” during 2026 NewFest. Close is slated to receive an honorary Oscar at the 17th Governors Awards in Hollywood next month. Community Guidelines Welcome to the Page Six Community! Our community is about connecting people through open and thoughtful conversations. We want our readers to share their views and exchange ideas in a safe space. In order to do so, we've created a simple set of rules that will improve your experience. Simply put, keep it civil. Your post will/might be rejected if it contains: Spam Insults, profanity, incoherent, obscene or inflammatory language and threats of any kind Attacks on the identity of other commenters or the article's author User accounts will/might be blocked if we notice: Continuous attempts to re-post comments that have been previously moderated/rejected Racist, sexist, or homophobic comments Attempts or tactics that put the site security at risk So, how can you be a power user? Stay on topic and share your passion. Feel free to elaborate to get your point across. 'Like' or 'Dislike' when you are filled with emotions! Protect your community. Use the report tool to alert us when someone breaks the rules. Thanks for reading our community guidelines. Don't forget, freedom of speech is not the freedom of reach!