The 82-year-old actor, who has just joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe, revealed that he does not plan to retire since his work provides him with "essential human contact" to continue living.
In addition, he referred to death and confessed that he wants the phrase "It was useful" to be written on his tombstone. At 82 years old, Harrison Ford is far from retirement. The actor, who has just joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe, revealed that work is what keeps him alive despite how tiring filming can be. "I get essential human contact. I can imagine people who have great skills and experience... It's fun to work with these people," he said.
This is not the first time that the actor refers to retirement. In June 2023, ahead of the premiere of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, he spoke about the subject and denied that it was something he thinks about despite his advanced age.
"No. I don't do well when I don't have a job. I love to work. I love to feel useful. It's my Jones. I want to be useful," he said in a conversation with Variety.
After Harrison Ford's new statements, old reflections of the actor on life and death came to light, which now take on new meaning when seeing him active at 82 years old.
The actor made it clear that he is not afraid of death and that it is not something that takes away his sleep or the desire to stay active. In addition, he revealed that on his tombstone he wants the phrase to be read: "It was useful," as a summary of a life dedicated to art.
Another of Harrison Ford's statements that went viral was the one made on the legendary Inside the Actors Studio program, where host James Lipton reviewed the careers of the great figures of the industry. Invited in 2000, the performer answered all the questions with ease, surprising the presenter himself when he answered the last one: "If heaven exists, what would you like to hear God say when you walk through the door?"
