Morgan Freeman Sparks Health Concern With 'Frail' And 'Confused' Appearance On Jennifer Hudson Show

Morgan Freeman has sparked concern for his health after fans noticed his aging and 'confused' appearance on The Jennifer Hudson Show.

The beloved 88-year-old actor, best known for his performances in films like The Shawshank Redemption and Seven, was filmed walking through the program's iconic spirit tunnel in a clip which was shared to social media over the weekend. 

Greeted by a wave of applause from the crew, Morgan Freeman was seen slowly walking down the corridor. While there were moments in which he smiled, viewers commented that he looked 'overstimulated.'

At points, staff were seen helping the acclaimed Hollywood star as he made his way through.

After making it to the end of the tunnel, Morgan Freeman leant against the wall for support.

Social media users were saddened by Freeman's aging appearance and rushed to share their fears.

Taking to X, formerly known as Twitter, one lamented: 'He actually old now I'm sad.'

'He looks so confused like he didn't know what he was supposed to do,' another said. 'Overstimulating.'

A third continued: 'He looks like he forgot where he was a few times walking down that line.'

'Morgan Freeman is looking old for real now guys… check on your grandparents,' added another.

A fifth continued: 'Like he's always been old our entire lives, but this is the first time I've looked at him and seen THIS old Morgan please!'

Another opted for a more positive outlook and wrote: 'He's 88! I'm just happy he's walking without assistance!'

Some onlookers noticed that Freeman wore a black glove on his left hand, something that he has done for over a decade.

Freeman previously revealed he suffers from fibromyalgia — a condition for which there is no cure — following nerve damage after a serious car crash.

In 2008, the vehicle he was driving flipped multiple times near his home in Charleston, Mississippi, with the actor having to be cut free by emergency workers before being airlifted to a hospital.

Freeman, who was 71 at the time of the accident, was reportedly 'hospitalized for four days after the collision and his injuries included a broken arm and elbow.'

He told Esquire magazine in 2012 that it had also left his hand paralyzed, with the condition causing pain 'up and down the arm.'

'That's where it gets so bad. Excruciating.'

Fibromyalgia is thought to affect between 1.8 million and 2.9 million people in the UK and roughly four million adults in the US.

What causes the condition is unknown. But it is believed to be related to misfiring brain signals changing the way the nerves carry pain messages around the body.

It causes a range of symptoms including increased pain sensitivity, muscle stiffness, fatigue and problems concentrating, as well as low mood, according to the NHS.

There are limited treatments for fibromyalgia — and campaigners have long been fighting for further research into the condition.

Currently, the NHS recommends a combination of exercise, talking therapies and drugs that are usually used to treat anxiety and depression.

There's little or no evidence to show that other types of medication help reduce long-term pain.

In 2010, Freeman spoke about wearing a compression glove to keep the blood flowing.

'I suffered nerve damage, and it hasn't gotten better. I can't move it,' he told People magazine.

'If you don't move your hand, it will swell up. Do you know you move your hand about a million times a day?'