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[Blind Gossip] This movie star has earned more than one Oscar over his long career. He is normally energetic – and even a little devilish – in his behavior. However, things have taken a sudden turn. He seems to be on a downward spiral.

When he was asked about attending this year’s Academy Awards, he simply said “No!” and hung up the phone.

A concerned long-time friend paid him a visit.

Even though it was scheduled, [Actor] seemed to have forgotten and was still in his pajamas at two o’clock in the afternoon. He smelled like he hadn’t bathed in a week. He seems worn out even though he hasn’t been working lately. It’s like he is tired of life and just slipping away.

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Actor:

[Optional] What do you think is going on with him?

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  4. LiamForeman says

    Jack Nicholson, I’m afraid to say. There has been much speculation as to his health.

    Another possible is Robert DeNiro. He played the devil in Angel Heart.

    Al Pacino has only one Oscar so it can’t be him.

    Gene Hackman has two Oscars, but the word devilish is probably a major clue and I don’t see how it applies.

  5. pfish says

    Didn’t Al Pacino play a devil in a movie with Keanu Reeves? I could see him suffering from crazy-old-man syndrome….

  7. dermot says

    Jack Nicholson

    Knowing Roman Polanski repeatedly raped a child in your house should have destroyed him a lot earlier, especially since he never denounced it.

  9. KateW says

    I’m going for Al Pacino .. was in the Devil’s Advocate, and he was picked up in the press last year for forgetting his lines on Broadway (China Doll). Just age I guess. Poor guy..

  11. Amityvillain says

    I’m going with Jack Nicholson. Everyone else I could come up with only won 1 oscar, and I don’t think it would be Dustin Hoffman, considering he’s married, and Sean Penn is still directing.

    What do you think is going on with him? Maybe loneliness in retirement, as well as age. The man is almost 80.

  13. PrincessConnie1 says

    I think it’s Robert De Niro. Sad. Think it’s either Alzheimer or Dementia or both or something along those lines. He looked so out of it at the Presidential Medal of Freedom ceremony. It was actually pretty sad to see.

  14. AnguaDelphine says

    Jack Nicholson? Seems like all the clues fit. He’s had tons of awards, including three oscars, can easily be described as energetic and devilish, and hasn’t worked for a while.

  16. Silverdun says

    Sometimes people are ready to just move to the next level, nothing wrong with that. Sounds like he’s been there, done that, many times already. Wishing him all the best.

  25. CAGirl2014 says

    Actor: Al Pacino

    Clue: ‘Devilish’–The Devil’s Advocate (a terrific movie by the way)

    [Optional] What do you think is going on with him? I think he’s just tired. Tired of all the hollywood *.

  26. fffrosty says

    Jack Nicholson (Devilish – Played the devil in Witches of Eastwick)

    What’s wrong with him? Old age. He’s on his way out. We all are. Act accordingly

  31. mamasaid says

    Al Pacino, didnt he play the Devil in a movie w Keanu???
    Not nice what he did to Beverly D’Angelo, so screw him.

  32. psujms says

    Jack Nicholson?
    He played the devil in Witches of Eastwick….. (He is normally energetic – and even a little devilish )

  38. luvprue1 says

    Actor: Jack Nicholson

    He has been seen, nor spoken about in a long time. He’s a great actor but he hasn’t had a movie role in decades.

  40. linder says

    Jack Nicholson. He was “devilish” in The Witches of Eastwick, hasn’t done a movie in awhile and years of drugs and partying have probably caught up to him. His brain must be fried.

  42. Littlehorse says

    Jack Nicholson

    He’ll turn 80 soon and may be concealing an illness he’s depressed about and would prefer to keep private which his appearance would betray.

  43. butwhatever says

    Actor: De Niro

    Clue: devilish (portrayed the devil)

    [Note–I googled “De Niro” and “spiral,” to see if that was a clue, and discovered that you can actually buy spiral notebooks with his picture on them. In fact, there is a wide selection of spiral notebooks with his picture on them. Also Harambe, FDR and King Tut.) No idea why.]

    What’s going on: Losing it just a tad (I mean, he agreed to do The Intern) plus depressed because Trump won.

  44. spoofbyrd says

    The Campy Butterfly Film Critic Rex Reed reported a long time ago that an Actress said ” Nobody goes to those damn shows unless they are nominated for something . ” The exception is Jack Nicholson who used to go all the time

  48. GretaGuesses says

    Jack Nicholson. He’s won 3 Oscars, I think, and definitely is a bit devilish.

    I read sometime back that he was no longer going to act because he couldn’t remember lines any longer. I wonder if he has Alzheimer’s? Also, he has a history with drugs and alcohol. He’s one of my favorite actors, so I wish him the best. Maybe he’s just sick and tired of the political nonsense in Hollyweird, and doesn’t want be around it.

  49. MaryJane says

    Actor: Jack Nicholson

    [Optional] What do you think is going on with him? Possibly depression

  54. Julia Boolia says

    Actor: Jack Nicholson

    [Optional] What do you think is going on with him? Alzheimer’s Disease. Hopefully not…

  55. Gossimer says

    Gotta be Jack Nicholson.

    I think he’s just getting older. Possibly lonely and tired. I hope he’s alright and he’s just going through a rough patch.

  59. carriebradshaw says

    optional: depression. I suppose this is an older person and they often suffer from depression, wich is mistaken for being old and tired.

  60. mpizzle says

    Would be nice if it was Woody Allen and the guilt of his conduct over the course of his life was eating away at him and willing him into a slow, painful demise.

    I get the impression it’s Jack Nicholson, though. I was only thinking of him the other day and wondering if he had anything coming out lately.

  68. deering says

    Jack Nicholson. What a shame, if so. 🙁 Sounds like he hasn’t found anything to replace working, which often leads to depression. Could be incipient dementia, as well. His friends need to intercede, stat.

  72. Kingofboggle says

    I was going to say Pacino since he played the devil in Devil’s Advocate. But he only has one Oscar.

    So this must be Jack Nicholson

  73. KCeagle says

    Robert De Niro

    He might want to get off the Hollywood merry-go-round and enjoy his twilight years in peace. He did his thing and left his mark earning the praise and love of fans and the industry.
    Be sure he is in good health and check on him, but allow him his space away from the public.

  84. spookie says

    Jack Nicholson
    (“Devilish” – he was the devil in The Witches Of Eastwick)

    Optional: He’s nearly 80, depression can often be the first sign of dementia kicking in.

  88. beautysleep says

    Nicholson. He is a veritable fixture at the Academy Awards, whether he is nominated or not.

    Clue: devilish.

    I think he is just getting old, possibly not well, and…well, * happens. People grow old, get tired, and eventually pass on. He lived hard and he’s not young.

  91. molly123 says

    Jack Nicholson played the devil in Witches in Eastwick. I read that he may have beginning Alzheimer’s.

  96. 1Bellebottomblues says

    Nicholson
    prob just getting old.
    It happens… though sounds like some depression also.

  100. Martini says

    NOT Al Pacino — I just saw him the other day having lunch and he was friendly (and not in his PJs)…

  102. amagod121 says

    Johnny Depp. He played a bookdealer in The 9th Gate which was about a demonic book, and I see that “devilish” and “downward spiral” were used in this blind. But mostly this blind sounds like it might be about him considering all that he has been through over the past year.

    • amagod121 says

      Or else, could be the devil himself, Jack Nicholson, who played the devil in the Witches of Eastwick. Plus I thought I read awhile ago that he has some dementia, which could explain all if the above

  104. AllHatNoCattle says

    Jack? He’s 80 this year, can’t be him…

    So I’ll say Sean Penn. Maybe the El Chapo fiasco has him looking over his shoulder.

  108. dcandr says

    Jack Nicholson
    Clue: “devilish” – he played the devil in The Witches of Eastwick. Also, he has won 3 oscars. I hope he’s okay!

  110. CanaryCry says

    Jack Nicholson. “Devilish” – Witches Of Eastwick. He won Best Actor twice.

    Old age has caught up to him – it’s it, that’s that.

  116. High Steppa says

    My guess is Jack Nicholson (from the “devilish” clue – Witches of Eastwick). Maybe substance abuse? Didn’t Jack party hard in the old days?

  124. BetteBoo25 says

    Al Pacino. He’s a known depressive and he played the Devil in that movie with Keanu Reeves.

  131. BrightEyes says

    I hope this IS NOT Ben Affleck. He needs to buck up and get over Live By Night – nothing is worse than Gigli.

  144. qweenperky says

    Jack Nicholson

    He’s hitting 80 in April and was in the news with Peter Fonda saying he was basically retired.

    Could be depressed because he doesn’t have a new project on the horizon.

  155. MikeInSanJose says

    Jack Nicholson – described as “devilish”, like his role in Witches of Eastwick.

    Maybe he’s just getting older and is dealing with the things that happen to some people as they age. He’s almost 80… Maybe he’s just experiencing “I don’t give a *”, maybe he’s hitting early-onset Alzheimer’s or dementia? Hope not, but it happens…

  159. bertwheeler says

    Jack Nicholson. (Clue: Played the devil in Witches of Eastwick.)

    He’s old and alone. Those years of catting around were fun while they lasted, but in the end… there’s nobody there to hold when he goes to bed at night. Even his pal Warren Beatty finally got married.

  170. quickchick says

    Jack Nicholson

    Hey, he’s older, he’s had an amazing career and all, but, maybe he just wants to slow down and enjoy the pajama-jammie-time he’s entitled to. Seriously, once you don’t live by a set schedule, time has WAY less meaning.

  173. january13 says

    I don’t know who this is but, I feel terrible for them. If this is something like dementia or Alzheimer’s? From personal experience this is devistating for the individual & a private matter. I don’t know how you would deal with this if you are in the spotlight & trying to maintain your public image. Hope that I’m wrong.

  174. ghostrider44 says

    Jack Nicholson? I do miss seeing him at the oscars with his sunglasses on.

    Maybe he is suffering from depression? Drinking too much? Hopefully someone can help him sort things out before it’s too late.

    • NYCBunny says

      This. He’s 76, played the devil in “Devil’s Advocate” and needed TelePrompTer a few years ago on stage because he couldn’t recall his lines. I believe he has dementia or Alzheimer’s.

  179. kit e kat says

    This could be either Jack or Al, as both have played old scratch, are older and have won awards. I will go with Jack.

  180. chicagogirl says

    Jack Nicholson. He hasn’t done a film in years.

    Gene Hackman hasn’t worked in a film in over a decade.

    • flower says

      I think Gene Hackman has said that he’s retired from acting. I know he’s written some books. It’s too bad, he’s one of my favorite actors.

  181. Frizzle says

    Actor: Jack Nicholson

    Hints: “Devilish” – played the devil in The Witches of Eastwick

    What’s going on: Turning 80 this year. Possibly dementia and/or his penchant for hard living is catching up with him.

  187. SouthJerseyGirl says

    Jack Nicholson? He’s certainly known for his devilish grin. He was also the devil in the movie “The Witches of Eastwick.”

    What’s going on – he’s 79 years old – maybe he’s tired.

  188. CyndiTx123 says

    Ohno- not Jack Nicholson!! I have read that he is having issues with memory and such…..

  195. diz925 says

    Tom hanks
    He has gotten pretty much no award season love for awhile. It’s weird, it’s like they turned in him or something

  199. charlottenc says

    Jack Nicholson?

    “devilish” could be a nod to his role in The Witches of Eastwick. Man is nearly 80 — maybe dementia.

    • PollyMetropolitan says

      I think it’s Jack also, and he played the devil in the Witches of Eastwick. That would go with the “devilish” hint.

    • JerzeyJenn says

      First thought that came to my mind instantly because of the “devilish” term used and the arched eyebrows in the picture. Oh i hope not..i love him as an actor. Say it ain’t so ?

    • fufufrankie says

      I agree it’s Nicholson, but since many rumors claim he is a sexual deviant and allowed Roman Polansky to attack his 13 yo victim, I have no love for him. May he suffer.