Tom Hanks has sparked concern among fans, after they spotted signs of his hands “shaking” during an appearance on Saturday Night Live last month.
The 68-year-old Forrest Gump actor appeared on the Saturday, December 21st show which was hosted by Only Murders in the Building star Martin Short, alongside other stars including Scarlett Johansson, Tina Fey, Paul Rudd, and more.
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Tom Hanks’ Fans Are ‘Concerned’ For His Health Following ‘SNL’ Skit
Fans started worrying about the Toy Story actor’s health when he appeared on the Five-Timers Club segment, as they couldn’t help but notice how much his hands were shaking.
“Is Tom Hanks’ hand shaking?” asked one worried fan on social media, as a second exclaimed: “I also noticed it! And now I am concerned.” “Is Tom Hanks ok?” asked a third.
“So sad to see Tom Hanks hand tremors,” noted a fourth fan, followed by the crying emoji. “He’s such a gem, hope we can have him forever,” the same fan continued, followed by the red heart emoji. “I need to take a closer look at this. Perhaps it was from Caffeine. Let’s hope so,” wrote another hopeful fan.
@casey_barnes_music So fortunate to be invited to the #Elvis premiere on the Gold Coast last night. Easily one of THE best films I’ve ever seen. Definitely check it out! #ElvisMovie #TomHanks #RedCarpet #AustinButler #bazluhrmann ♬ Vegas (From the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack ELVIS) – Doja Cat
Tom Hanks Tells Fans About His Diabetes Diagnosis In 2013
Fans noticed the A Man Called Otto actor’s hands shaking during the Australian premiere of Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis back in 2022, as he seemed to struggle to hold the microphone still when he was speaking. Many fans voiced their concerns on the internet after watching videos of this moment, but several of them put it down to his Type 2 diabetes diagnosis, which he went public with in 2013.
“Wishing Tom the best of health. Hope He’s ok,” wrote one fan in the comment section of a Daily Mail article. “I hope it’s not Parkinson’s disease,” wrote a second fan, as hand tremors are also commonly associated with the disease.
The same fan added: “While I do not know him personally, he seems like a decent human being with a great sense of humor. Talented actor, writer, and historian as well. I hope he’s with us for a long time.”
“Thought he was diabetic? This isn’t unusual,” noted another fan. “Could just be dehydration or low blood sugar. Hope so!” added another. “He does have diabetes so it’s possible,” echoed another.
