Harrison Ford pulls out of The Oscars presenting role after contracting illness

Flavius Niculescu

Hollywood legend Harrison Ford has been forced to withdraw from his presenting duties at this year’s Academy Awards after being diagnosed with shingles. It's claimed that the 82-year-old had been diagnosed with the condition on Friday. Ford’s absence from the Oscars is notable, given his longstanding relationship with the Academy. He received an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor in 1986 for his role as Detective John Book in “Witness”. Additionally, he has presented at the Oscars on