Actress Anna Paquin suffering from speech, mobility issues

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(WJW) – Actress Anna Paquin is dealing with health problems that have caused mobility issues.

The 41-year-old walked the red carpet in New York City Wednesday night using a cane for assistance.

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Paquin is starring in “A Bit of Light,” a film directed by her husband, Stephen Moyer.

Paquin shared with PEOPLE that she needed a cane to walk and had been experiencing difficulties with her speech.

  • NEW YORK, NEW YORK – APRIL 03: Anna Paquin attends “A Bit Of Light” New York Screening at Crosby Street Hotel on April 03, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images)
    NEW YORK, NEW YORK – APRIL 03: Anna Paquin attends “A Bit Of Light” New York Screening at Crosby Street Hotel on April 03, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images)
  • NEW YORK, NEW YORK – APRIL 03: Anna Paquin and Stephen Moyer attend “A Bit Of Light” New York Screening at Crosby Street Hotel on April 03, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images)
    NEW YORK, NEW YORK – APRIL 03: Anna Paquin and Stephen Moyer attend “A Bit Of Light” New York Screening at Crosby Street Hotel on April 03, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images)
  • NEW YORK, NEW YORK – APRIL 03: Anna Paquin and Stephen Moyer attend “A Bit Of Light” New York Screening at Crosby Street Hotel on April 03, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images)
    NEW YORK, NEW YORK – APRIL 03: Anna Paquin and Stephen Moyer attend “A Bit Of Light” New York Screening at Crosby Street Hotel on April 03, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images)
  • NEW YORK, NEW YORK – APRIL 03: Anna Paquin attends “A Bit Of Light” New York Screening at Crosby Street Hotel on April 03, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images)
    NEW YORK, NEW YORK – APRIL 03: Anna Paquin attends “A Bit Of Light” New York Screening at Crosby Street Hotel on April 03, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images)
  • NEW YORK, NEW YORK – APRIL 03: Anna Paquin attends “A Bit Of Light” New York Screening at Crosby Street Hotel on April 03, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images)
    NEW YORK, NEW YORK – APRIL 03: Anna Paquin attends “A Bit Of Light” New York Screening at Crosby Street Hotel on April 03, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images)

“It hasn’t been easy,” she told PEOPLE.

Paquin has reportedly been dealing with the health issues for 2 years.

“Small intense independent films like this are very close to my heart,” Paquin wrote in a social media post promoting the film and story with PEOPLE.

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Paquin won the Academy Award for Best Support Actress in “The Piano” at the age of 11, which was also her acting debut.

“A Bit of Light” is set for U.S. release on Friday, April 5. See the trailer here.

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