Michael Caine Makes Rare Red Carpet Appearance in a Wheelchair: ‘Strong Guy’ & ‘Great Actor,’ Fans React

• Michael Caine recently made a rare appearance at a movie premiere in a wheelchair.
• The English native said this might be his last film.
• His beloved fans reacted to his appearance and comments about retirement.

Sir Michael Caine recently made a public appearance for an upcoming project, which he revealed would be his last. His beloved fans have shared heart-warming words about him and wish him well.

The veteran actor attended "The Great Escaper" world premiere at the BFI Southbank on September 20, 2023, in London, England. Michael wore a blue blazer paired with a matching colored shirt and black pants with black shoes for the occasion.

He posed, sitting on a chair while holding his cane, and slightly smiled. Michael was not alone at the event as he was pictured with his wife, Shakira Caine, and his two daughters, Nikki and Natasha Caine.

The photograph also included model and actress Jerry Hall, musician and bassist Bill Wyman, and his lawyer wife, Suzanne Wyman.

They all leaned in for a group snap surrounding the critically acclaimed movie star who, this time, was photographed sitting in a wheelchair.

"The Prestige" star was also captured posing in a wheelchair alongside his co-stars from his upcoming British-French movie, "The Great Escaper," including film director Oliver Parker and writer William Ivory.

Michael has been reliant on a walking stick for support since undergoing surgery on his back in 2022. The Oscar Award winner has been publicly using a cane since 2018 after falling on ice that left him with a broken ankle. In early 2023, he explained during an interview:

"I have a spine problem which affects my leg, so I can't walk very well."

Michael on His Last Film Project & Old Age

In a recent interview, Michael hinted that his upcoming film may be his last. Fans took to social media to react to his statement. One Twitter user penned, "Heartbreaking to read. What a life, indeed. Thank you, Sir Michael Caine."

Someone else wrote on the platform, "He was truly an amazing actor, [I] don't want to see him go!" Other online users spoke fondly of Michael on Facebook.

The Daily Mail posted an image of the esteemed star from "The Great Escaper" movie premiere and captioned it, "He shows no signs of winding down his career."

One user commented, "He has given us so many wonderful performances in his movies. Thank you, Sir Michael Caine, for sharing your talent to our world."

Another person stated, "Great for him. A strong guy with his acting career." Many others agreed that he was a great actor and wished him the best.

Michael has teased retirement throughout the years. In 1968, he reportedly divulged that he would retire at age 45, settle at a farmhouse, and start a family.

Several years later, in 2015, he hinted that he had retired, but interestingly, he went on to make ten more movies. In a recent interview, he expressed:

"But I wasn't 90 then. I am bloody 90 now, and I can't walk properly and all that. I sort of am retired now. Anyway…”

When asked about the best thing about his age, the "Batman Begins" star answered, "The best thing about being 90 is that nobody expects you to do very much, and people do things for you."

It has been the case for most of his life, and he stated the worst thing about it is that a lot disappears from one's life, and "you gradually realize you're approaching death."

Asked if he fears dying, Michael said no, adding that he knows everyone would die, too. He acknowledged that he might pass away soon but was not fazed. "I'm quite happy," said the Hollywood star.

Michael further stated he has two kids, three grandkids, and a spouse, adding if the book he wrote becomes a success, the money it makes will go to them. His eldest child is Nikki, real name Dominique, whom he shares with his first wife, actress Patricia Haines.

Natasha is Michael's youngest child from his second union with Shakira. His grandchildren include 12-year-old twins Allegra and Miles and 13-year-old grandson Taylor.

"I've had the best possible life I could have thought of. The best possible wife and the best possible family," said the doting father of two.

Michael and Shakira have been married for 50 years, and he's described her as "one of the most beautiful women I've ever seen." He first laid eyes on her in 1972 while watching a commercial she featured in for Brazilian coffee.

Michael thought his future spouse was in Brazil and wanted to go there to find her, but he learned she was Indian and lived just down the road in London. He knew right then that he wanted to marry her.

He called her several times to go out with her, but she was reluctant. The former model eventually caved as she found him attractive. She revealed in a recent interview with him that he made her laugh. The couple celebrated Michael's 40th birthday in Las Vegas and wed in January 1973.