Jack Nicholson's Latest Rare Sighting Offers Insight Into His Health

Jack Nicholson was among the A-listers who attended the Saturday Night Live 50th anniversary special over the weekend, and the rare sighting offered a glimpse into the actor's health.

After making a surprise appearance on SNL50: Anniversary Special on Sunday, Feb. 16, the 87-year-old actor was captured by photographers leaving his hotel in New York City, and the snaps show him using a cane as he walked.

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The photos, shared to Instagram by photographer Elder Ordonez, showed Nicholson leaving the Carlyle Hotel in NYC, where the star of The Shining could be seen exiting the fancy revolving doors with a cane in one hand.

Nicholson dressed in an all-black outfit accessorized with his signature tinted frame glasses and a beret that featured a New York Yankees logo on the front.

Despite Nicholson using a cane, fans thought he looked "great" for his age in the new photos, with one user on Instagram commenting, "Still looking good and stylish."

"He's still the coolest guy in the room," someone else added.

The One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest actor surprised the audience with his appearance at the SNL special on Sunday night, accompanied by his 34-year-old daughter, Lorraine.

Nicholson—who hadn't stepped out in public since May 2023—had the job of introducing Adam Sandler during Sunday's event.

"Yeah baby!" Sandler, 58, replied while taking the stage, adding, "Let's hear it for Jack baby! Jack made it out tonight!"

Sandler, who starred with Nicholson in the 2003 film Anger Management, added to his former co-star, "Love you brother."

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