Legendary actor Robert De Niro appeared noticeably thinner and frail throughout a solo outing in New York Metropolis this week.

Robert De Niro, who not too long ago made headlines for his feedback on parenting and elevating his younger daughter Gia at 81, has continued to maintain a full plate professionally, however some are questioning if his physique is signaling it is time to decelerate.

Pictures obtained by the Day by day Mail present the Oscar winner strolling alone by way of Manhattan on Tuesday, bundled in a darkish jacket and cap. Whereas the Hollywood icon has lengthy been recognized for his commanding on-screen presence and steely demeanor, his noticeably leaner body and slower gait sparked concern amongst followers and onlookers.

Beneath the Day by day Mail’s protection, readers expressed their worries within the remark part, with reactions starting from sympathetic to grim.

“Does look a bit off; hope he is okay,” one particular person wrote.

One other remark learn, “Now nicely previous his sell-by date.”

Others had been extra direct: “He’ll die quickly, this 12 months I believe,” one person predicted. One other added, “All that cash and entry to high personal healthcare. My working-class mum regarded higher than him when she died at 94.”

Regardless of the hypothesis, De Niro has but to handle any well being issues publicly.

Whereas persevering with his profession nicely into his 80s, De Niro has additionally been vocal about his function as a father, most not too long ago providing his tackle a very powerful rule of parenting.

“The principle factor is to help your children,” he advised Leisure Tonight. “So long as they are not hurting themselves, doing something harmful or something like that, it’s a must to help them. Interval.”

“Even when you do not go along with it or assume that they… it’s a must to help them,” he added. “They usually must know that you simply help them. All the time.”

The “A Bronx Story” star shares seven kids, ranging in age from toddler to almost 60. His youngest daughter, Gia, is simply 2 years outdated and was welcomed together with his girlfriend, Tiffany Chen, 45.

Alongside his decades-long Hollywood profession and private life, Robert De Niro has develop into simply as well-known for his outspoken political opinions, by no means shying away from utilizing his platform to talk out.

The actor has been an unapologetic critic of President Donald Trump, usually calling him out throughout interviews, award present appearances, and public speeches. He famously declared “F-ck Trump” on stage on the 2018 Tony Awards, incomes a standing ovation and a wave of backlash in equal measure.

In more moderen years, he is doubled down on his stance, referring to Trump as “a hazard” and accusing his supporters of ignoring the reality.

“In my nation, we’re combating like hell for the democracy we as soon as took as a right,” he mentioned, per The Guardian, through the opening ceremony of the 78th movie competition in France earlier this 12 months. “That impacts all of us right here, as a result of artwork is the crucible that brings folks collectively, like tonight. Artwork seems to be for fact. Artwork embraces range. That is why artwork is a risk.”

“That is why we’re a risk to autocrats and fascists,” he continued. “America’s philistine president ha[s] had himself appointed head of one in every of our premier cultural establishments [the Kennedy Center]. He has reduce funding and help to the humanities, humanities, and schooling.”

The “Raging Bull” star went on to accuse Trump, who had not too long ago introduced a 100% tariff on movies made outdoors the U.S., of making an attempt to suppress creativity and dismantle cultural establishments.

“America’s philistine president has had himself appointed head of one in every of our premier cultural establishments,” De Niro continued. “He has reduce funding and help to the humanities, humanities, and schooling. You possibly can’t put a worth on creativity, however apparently, you’ll be able to put a tariff on it.”