Chris Hemsworth found out he has two copies of the gene APOE4, linked to Alzheimer’s disease.

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 The gene came from both his parents.

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  Chris called this revelation his “biggest fear" and announced that he would be taking some time off acting.

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 Elsa Pataky, his wife, dressed up as an 87-year-old version of herself to ease his fears.

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 She used prosthetics, a wig, and makeup to achieve the effect.

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 Chris thought he was meeting an elderly fan.

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 The episode aired on Chris’ docuseries Limitless with National Geographic.

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 The video of the couple’s date has started going viral on social media platforms.

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 Elsa's gesture was done to help Chris ease his fears about aging.

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 The episode originally aired last year.

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