He had kept a low profile for nearly 18 months. Jack Nicholson, the illustrious 86-year-old retired actor, now suffering from senile dementia, seems to have regained a taste for life... or rather sport, more precisely. Indeed, Tim Burton's eternal Joker was spotted this Saturday, May 20 during a Lakers game at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, accompanied by his youngest son, Ray Nicholson, 31. He is the second child from the actor's relationship with Rebecca Broussard. The former couple are also relatives of 33-year-old Lorraine Nicholson.
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Jack Nicholson and his son, Ray, at an NBA game. KEVORK DJANSEZIAN / AFP
Armed with a pair of binoculars, Tim Burton's former Joker was dressed in a blue t-shirt and black coat. Her son also looked great in an elegant plaid brown suit jacket contrasting with slightly torn jeans.
Common passion
Father and son, whose resemblance is striking, share a common passion: that of sport. And support the same NBA team, the Los Angeles Lakers. Since April, they have been spotted together several times at the Crypto.com Arena. On May 12, they were reunited during a confrontation between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Golden State Warriors. Ditto on April 28, for the game against the Memphis Grizzlies. A most touching duo, in view of the degrading state of health of the actor.
Jack Nicholson and his son, Ray. KEVORK DJANSEZIAN / AFP
Suffering from senile dementia, the actor had secluded himself for many months in his home on Mulholland Drive. In early January, several sources close to him were concerned about his mental health to the media RadarOnline. "His social life is over," it read. "(Marlon) Brando died a recluse after a colorful life and Jack's friends compare him to him." But with his son Ray, Jack Nicholson seems to make the effort again, and with a smile.