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Tom Hanks’ Recent SNL Appearance Raises Concerns
In a recent Saturday Night Live (SNL) episode, actor Tom Hanks made a surprise appearance to celebrate the holiday season and Martin Short’s fifth time hosting the show. The actor, who has previously hosted the show five times, joined other past hosts, including Emma Stone, Scarlett Johansson, Tina Fey, Paul Rudd, Kristen Wiig, Melissa McCarthy, and Alec Baldwin, to throw an induction ceremony for Short.
During the cold open sketch, Hanks presented Short with a drink, but his hand appeared visibly shaky, leading to concerns about his health. This incident has sparked comparisons to former President Bill Clinton, who has experienced a hand tremor, which he attributes to aging. Hanks’ representative has not yet commented on his health.
In related news, Hanks and his wife, Rita Wilson, tested positive for Covid-19 in 2020 while filming in Australia. He was hospitalized with the virus and described experiencing bad body aches and fatigue.