Washington DC, Feb. 5 -- Hollywood actor Chris Hemsworth has said he was initially hesitant to reveal his genetic predisposition for Alzheimer's disease, fearing it could affect how audiences and the industry perceive his career as an action star, according to Variety.

Speaking during the press tour for his upcoming film Crime 101, Hemsworth said he questioned whether going public with such personal information would impact belief in his on-screen personas, including his Marvel superhero role.

"I wondered if I was letting people too far in," Hemsworth said. "Are they no longer going to believe in the action star or the Marvel character? And do I want people to know my fears and insecurities to this level?," as quoted by Variety.

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