Joseph Williams shares recent JW photo on Instagram

[Ricard 2,714]

 

"The Williams Family"

https://www.instagram.com/p/DLye6CrRrYa/

[Luke Skywalker 2,394]

[Naïve Old Fart 13,207]

He's looking a bit frail, and he's got the "old man stare", but he's standing, and still wearing a turtleneck.

[Bespin Copilot 10,896]

This photo deeply unsettles me, eyes never lie. John Williams doesn't look like he's in top form here. Oh my God.

[Holko 12,102]

Nice beard!

[bollemanneke 4,360]

He might not be in top form because... he's... you know, 93?

[BB-8 6,415]

That looks like he may be able to go to Tanglewood.

[Darth Mulder 181]

I see a spark in his eyes. 

[Bespin Copilot 10,896]

John Williams never looked his age. But now that he's ill, yes... he does look his age. It's probably normal for someone who's 93 to have that posture and that look.

That look of a hunted animal, as if to say: get me out of this body, please.

 

Seeing him like this feels like seeing Superman after exposure to kryptonite... we're just not used to it.

[Remco 722]

How can you say he’s ill at this moment?

[Sunshine Reger 3,716]

Reminds me of that kind neighbour from Home Alone

[Bespin Copilot 10,896]

8 minutes ago, Remco said:

How can you say he’s ill at this moment?

 

When people stop forcing themselves to smile in photos, it means they're unwell.

[rpvee 1,103]

It looks like he’s lost some weight, and he generally does seem a little more frail, but it’s wonderful to see him standing. We already know he’s mentally still quite sharp, based on how he was at the LA concerts earlier this year. So all things considered, while I still don’t expect him to stand on a podium again, this looks like a good update. I also don’t think the family would’ve let it be posted if it wasn’t a positive light.

 

As for his facial expression, I’ve seen plenty of pictures of him posing with people over the years where he doesn’t give a full big smile. It’s just how he takes pictures. Not always, but it’s not unusual.

[Jurassic Shark 16,530]

Isn't that from his bungalow?

 

He looks perfectly fine to me. At least he didn't blink.

 

1 hour ago, Bespin Copilot said:

Seeing him like this feels like seeing Superman after exposure to kryptonite... we're just not used to it.

 

Are you saying he was exposed to a Zimmer score? If so it's worse than I feared...

[Marian Schedenig 11,848]

46 minutes ago, Bespin Copilot said:

When people stop forcing themselves to smile in photos, it means they're unwell.

 

 

 

…personally, I look more unwell in those photos where I try to force myself to smile.

[Mr. Hooper 9,298]

2 hours ago, Naïve Old Fart said:

He's looking a bit frail, and he's got the "old man stare", but he's standing, and still wearing a turtleneck.

I'm getting the "Emilio Estevez stare."

 

 

Nothing surprising here—especially after seeing the video he did for Miami. But it is good to see him standing.

[GerateWohl 6,537]

He looks a little like Bilbo after he had handed over the ring to Frodo.

But that's fine. He is an old man.

Bless him.

[Damien F 2,141]

2 hours ago, Bespin Copilot said:

eyes never lie

 

 

[JohnnyD 1,911]

3 hours ago, Ricard said:

 

"The Williams Family"

https://www.instagram.com/p/DLye6CrRrYa/

 

So glad to see them all, especially the Maestro. He looks well.

[Toronto 40]

I think he looks pretty good, actually.  His smile isn't that different from other photos over the years.  He obviously hasn't been out in the sun in a while or stays out of it.  He's lost some weight, but nothing too out of the ordinary.  It appears he can stand on his own.  It is a dramatic change from late 2023 when he was in Pittsburgh (the last time I saw him in person), but all things considered I feel optimistic about it.  He's a fighter, people!

 

The picture is taken from his LA home, not Amblin.

[Marian Schedenig 11,848]

Yes, he looks old… but have you looked at Joseph Williams?

[Bellosh 4,552]

He looks great!

 

Even looks like he's about to crack a joke or already did.

[Once 1,151]

3 hours ago, Collector93 said:

Just seen this on Facebook and came straight here to listen to all the medical professionals who are so good they can diagnose people by a picture without any medical training.

[BB-8 6,415]

Quite frankly, he looks better than  his kids for his age.

[Edmilson 12,580]

3 hours ago, Jurassic Shark said:

Are you saying he was exposed to a Zimmer score? If so it's worse than I feared...

His family should be careful not to press play on the Dunkirk score when he's around.

[Andy 7,910]

He’s giving off Christopher Lee Heavy Metal vibes. 

[Marian Schedenig 11,848]

4 hours ago, Bespin Copilot said:

This photo deeply unsettles me, eyes never lie.

 

All I wanna do when I wake up in the morning is see your eyes…

[Bespin Copilot 10,896]

I showed the pic to my husband. I will not tell you what he said.

 

Eyes don't lie. 

[Miguel Andrade 1,735]

Another picture from Mark Williams' Facebook:

 

[Damien F 2,141]

A random side note, but while we are talking about JW's age, I recently started watching Mad Men and its first season is set in 1960. The culture and society it depicts is such a long time ago it feels practically alien from today's viewpoint, and yet the maestro was in his late 20s at the time. He really is blessed with a long healthy life.

[Xander Harris 9,808]

28 minutes ago, Bespin Copilot said:

I showed the pic to my husband. I will not tell you what he said.

 

Eyes don't lie. 

I love this man but what I’m seeing is the sort of deterioration we’ve seen time and time again with old people. Physical, I mean. Williams had a consistent old guy look for decades which is what happens to us all if we live long enough and take care of ourselves, but as you near the end the changes are rapid and unsettling. He still looks alright but the change is evident. I think we were all used to his old guy look he’s rocked for decades.

[JohnnyD 1,911]

30 minutes ago, Bespin Copilot said:

Eyes don't lie. 

“Your eyes can deceive you; don’t trust them.”

 

23 minutes ago, Miguel Andrade said:

Another picture from Mark Williams' Facebook:

 

That is a nice photo, too.

[pro-arte 37]

Well, he doesn't wear his eyeglasses, so it can explain that his eyes looks this way ....

[Bayesian 1,640]

He looks in fine form for someone in his 90s, especially for someone who recently had been ill for a long time.

 

His conducting days may be almost certainly done, but I see no reason from these photos to believe he's done with writing music. 

[mrbellamy 8,268]

Undeniably the year's been an adjustment for how we view the old man and it would be silly to say he looks as good as ever, but he looks okay and it's legitimately a positive that he can get on his feet for a group photo. It'd still have been lovely if his family were crowded around his wheelchair. I know we'd all love to see him dancing around like Dick Van Dyke at nearly 100. 

 

1 hour ago, Bayesian said:

He looks in fine form for someone in his 90s, especially for someone who recently had been ill for a long time.

 

His conducting days may be almost certainly done, but I see no reason from these photos to believe he's done with writing music. 

 

At least writing for himself. The piano concerto hopefully won't be the last notes we hear from him. Movie soundtracks are another story. I wouldn't dare ask the man in that photo for anything but there's almost a year before Spielberg's movie is out and it's already wrapped so he could probably pace it out if he felt like it. I'll be slightly disappointed if not but I have zero expectations. 

[Datameister 2,589]

It's hard to see people go from being merely older to truly old, but it's a natural part of life. I hope the Maestro's day-to-day is pleasant, meaningful, and filled with love.

[Damien F 2,141]

1 minute ago, Datameister said:

It's hard to see people go from being merely older to truly old, but it's a natural part of life. I hope the Maestro's day-to-day is pleasant, meaningful, and filled with love.

The same happened to Sean Connery. He looked incredible up until his 80s then age finally caught up to him.

[Manakin Skywalker 5,948]

The rapid aging is probably just a biproduct of having to score Rise of Skywalker a dozen times.

[Mr. Hooper 9,298]

3 hours ago, Bayesian said:

His conducting days may be almost certainly done

Time will tell, of course, but Stéphane Denève said recently that he's recovering quite well, and actually has hopes of conducting in Berlin again...

 

If that's his wish, and he's eventually able, then may it come true for him.

[Tom 6,979]

1 hour ago, Manakin Skywalker said:

The rapid aging is probably just a biproduct of having to score Rise of Skywalker a dozen times.

Probably explains the lack of glasses too.  He did not have surgery or anything.  He could just no longer bear to look.  

[BB-8 6,415]

"Golf course: Yes...Tanglewood: No!"

[Naïve Old Fart 13,207]

13 hours ago, Collector93 said:

... came straight here to listen to all the medical professionals who are so good they can diagnose people by a picture without any medical training.

What makes you think no-one at JWfan has any "medical training". What is "medical training", anyway?

To the trained eye, a photograph can say a lot.

One doesn't need "medical training" to see that JW is frail, and quite ill. Despite this, it's still an encouraging picture.

If you can't see this, then you need "medical training".

[Jurassic Shark 16,530]

He looks better than his sons.

[Vince 46]

This image fills me with sadness, but I'm happy to see him spending time with his loved ones. As for us, the fans, we should be thankful for all that he's given us. 

[Steve 702]

I always think what do people expect? He is 93 years old! How many 93 years old men do you know? He is looking good for his age. Be happy that he is still with us and don’t expect him to look like he is 70 years old. He is blessed to have such a long and fulfilling life. And we are blessed that he still walks on planet earth.

[Jurassic Shark 16,530]

14 hours ago, Naïve Old Fart said:

He's looking a bit frail, and he's got the "old man stare", but he's standing, and still wearing a turtleneck.

 

Someone should photoshop a Hawaiian shirt on him.

[Quintus 6,644]

As long as he still has his mind and most of his faculties. All the best, sir.

[BB-8 6,415]

 

[Jurassic Shark 16,530]

Lookin' good!

[Naïve Old Fart 13,207]

12 minutes ago, Jurassic Shark said:

We're Lookin' Good!

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