The star who first shot to fame in the mid-1960s has gone on to win a whopping four Oscar awards and four Golden Globe awards, with his memorable roles creating an enduring cultural icon connected with masculinity. In his older age, many fans have become more obsessed with how he stays in good health as many of the co-stars from the golden age of Hollywood have suffered from a terrible fate. Having had a father who died of an early age due to cardiovascular disease, Eastwood is determined not to follow in similar footsteps and in the past has revealed his strict approach to both exercise and diet.
With his last project Cry Macho coming out only last year when Eastwood was 91, the fact he is still working is remarkable. “I don’t look like I did at 20, so what?” the actor exclaimed in a 2021 interview when asked about being teased about his age.
“That just means there are more interesting guys you can play.”
Despite his claim, Eastwood remains conflicted about acting in his old age, as he went on to say: “What the hell am I still working for in my 90s? Are people going to start throwing tomatoes at you?
“I’ve gotten to the point where I wondered if that was enough, but not to the point where I decided it was. If you roll out a few turkeys, they’ll tell you soon enough.”
When consulting a close friend on ageing and how to cope, Eastwood said that he was advised to “never let the old man in,’ and after the shock loss of his father, the star remained adamant that he never would.
Opening up about his own health choices and diet, Eastwood went on to say: “I’ve never carried much body fat, but I’ve always been pretty good about watching my diet.”
The star then went on to give critical advice to others who may be struggling with their health. He said: “Stay away from carbohydrates, especially rich desserts.
“Keep a scale in your bathroom. Get proper rest. Try to be optimistic. Eat fruits and raw vegetables. Take vitamins. Skip beverages loaded with sugars. Avoid alcohol in excess.”