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Glenn Close Says She Had a Complete Hip Replacement

Published 21 October 2026

Glenn Close said she recently underwent a complete hip replacement after her left hip was in poor condition, explaining that she is using a cane while recovering. In an Instagram video, the actor said she was feeling well and thanked people who had expressed concern after seeing her with the walking aid. Close said she is using the cane for now as she recovers from the procedure. She described her aim as staying in good condition for future challenges and said she hoped to attend two upcoming premieres. Her remarks were a statement of intention; her attendance has not been confirmed. Close said she hoped to be in London for the October 26 premiere of The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping, then attend the New York premiere of All’s Fair. The date of the New York event was not specified in her comments as reported. The cane was seen at the New York premiere of La Bola Negra during 2026 NewFest. One report placed the sighting at the event on October 15. Close’s Instagram video followed, in which she explained the reason for the cane and said she was feeling great. In the video, Close also said she had her family around her and was looking forward to future adventures. She did...

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