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Harrison Ford bows out of 2025 Oscars due to shingles diagnosis

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Harrison Ford has been diagnosed with shingles.

The 82-year-old actor was originally slated to present at the ceremony.

Shingles is caused by the same virus, varicella-zoster virus, that causes chickenpox.

The 2025 Oscars will air live Sunday on ABC in more than 200 territories worldwide beginning at 7 p.m. ET .

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