Glenn Close has revealed that she underwent a "complete hip replacement".
The Fatal Attraction star, shared a video on Instagram, where she told her followers that she underwent this procedure, explaining why she had been seen using a cane, after receiving some well wishes from fans.
"I wanted to just hop on and thank you for all your love and to explain why I have a cane. I have a cane because I had a complete hip replacement", Close said. "[I] Found out that my left hip was in really bad shape and my whole thing right now is to keep myself in running order so that I can really leap into whatever challenges come my way".
Close went on to say that she is looking forward to attending the opening of The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping, in London, as well as an event for season two for All's Fair in New York City.
"I'm hobbling around on a cane for now, but I hope, come the 26th, I'll be on a plane for London to be there for the opening of Hunger Games," the Wife star continued. "Then, back to New York for the opening of All's Fair, so I hope to be fully present there, maybe not running around going up mountains, but at least I'll be my good old self.
"Don't worry, I'm feeling great. I have my wonderful family around me and looking forward to all the adventures coming, so love to everyone".
View this post on Instagram
Glenn Close, an eight time Oscar nominee, is also a three time Emmy and Tony Award winner. Her iconic roles include playing Alex Forrest in Fatal Attraction, Marquise Isabelle de Merteuil in Dangerous Liaisons, Patty Hewes in Damages, and Cruella de Vil in 101 Dalmatians.
Close is also seen in the upcoming British series, Up to No Good on Channel 4, to go with her roles in The Hunger Games and All's Fair.
