Daniel Day-Lewis looks totally unrecognisable as he steps out with crutches

28 June 2023 , 22:24

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Daniel Day-Lewis looks unrecognisable six years after retiring from acting (Image: Getty)

Daniel Day-Lewis looks totally unrecognisable after being spotted out and about with long grey hair and using a walking aid in the form of a pair of crutches.

The London-born actor, 66, who is known for starring in a whole host of critically-acclaimed films, looked worlds away from his red-carpet-ready self six years after retiring from acting.

These days the retired Oscar winner looks rather different after stepping away from the spotlight, with him now sporting longer looks and a more laidback and off-duty appearance.

Spotted walking around Manhattan on Monday, Daniel was assisted by some crutches - which hinted that the star had suffered an injury or had undergone surgery.

Daniel Day-Lewis is known for starring in a whole host of critically acclaimed films

The star looks very different these days (Elder Ordonez / SplashNews.com)

Although he was aided by the crutches as he walked, the famous actor looked to be in good spirits as he smiled and grinned on his outing.

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Daniel could be seen wearing striking cobalt blue trousers, paired with a graphic t-shirt and a beige-coloured trench coat.

He wore a green baseball cap atop his head, with his wispy grey hair peeking out from underneath it.

Daniel also donned a rust-coloured backpack and matching trainers, with him supported by his crutches while leaving a building and walking along the pavement.

The Phantom Thread star retired from acting in 2017, with his representative revealing he would "no longer be working as an actor" at the time.

He was seen with the help of crutches while going about his day in New York (Elder Ordonez / SplashNews.com)

It is not known why Daniel was aided by crutches on his outing (Elder Ordonez / SplashNews.com)

Revealing the news to People Magazine at the time, his representative continued: "He is immensely grateful to all of his collaborators and audiences over the many years.

"This is a private decision, and neither he nor his representatives will make any further comment on this subject."

Following his decision to retire six years ago back in 2017, Daniel revealed he felt "compelled" to do so but noted "great sadness" about his decision.

He looked upbeat and content despite being aided by crutches (Elder Ordonez / SplashNews.com)

He was snapped smiling while out and about (Elder Ordonez / SplashNews.com)

Speaking to W magazine, he said: "The impulse to quit took root in me, and that became a compulsion. It was something I had to do."

This comes after he was seen last week - without crutches - for the first time in a number of years.

The actor was spotted out on a stroll with his wife, Rebecca Miller, for the first time in four years.

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