As Hollywood legend Clint Eastwood remains absent from the public eye for over a year, concerns are growing about the well-being of the 92-year-old actor and director.

Friends and fans of the Western movie star are increasingly worried about his health due to his 455-day absence from public view. While Eastwood is currently preparing for his final film, a thriller titled “Juror No. 2,” co-starring Toni Collette and Nicholas Hoult, his extended hiatus has sparked fears that his health may be in decline.

Younger audiences may not fully recognize Eastwood’s significant contributions to the film industry as both an actor and director. With a career spanning decades, Eastwood played a crucial role in popularizing Western films, and his movie “Unforgiven” is widely regarded as the best Western ever made.

An insider told Radar Online that although Eastwood has remained active and maintained good health despite his age, his recent withdrawal from the public eye has raised concerns in Hollywood, prompting some to describe him as a “recluse.” The source also noted that Eastwood typically takes on a substantial workload, and while he is slated to direct and compose the score for his upcoming film, his involvement in nearly every facet of the project has heightened concerns about his well-being.

In the past, Eastwood has contemplated retiring from Hollywood for good. However, he admitted to being drawn back in whenever a compelling script comes his way. Since 2008’s “Gran Torino,” he has directed films exclusively for Warner Bros, including “American Sniper,” “Invictus,” and “Richard Jewell.” His most recent film, “Cry Macho,” in which he also starred as the lead, was released by HBO Max and Warner Bros in September 2021.

Despite his ongoing absence, Eastwood is scheduled to start filming “Juror No. 2” in June. Nonetheless, his close friends in Hollywood remain worried about his health and eagerly anticipate his return to the spotlight.