#35: His Acting Career Comes to an End as His Continues to Decline 1956
By 1956, his declining health made it increasingly difficult for him to continue acting. The illness and recovery from surgery required long periods of rest, and he was no longer able to take on the demanding schedules involved in film production.

As a result, his professional career gradually came to a close. After more than two decades as one of Hollywood’s most recognizable actors, he spent his remaining time focusing on recovery while staying largely out of the public eye.
