Spot the signs of thyroid problems

As Stanley Tucci opens up about his thyroid issues, CAMILLA FOSTER speaks to the experts about what it does and the symptoms we should look out for

- CAMILLA FOSTER

HOLLYWOOD actor and author Stanley Tucci recently shared his experience with thyroid issues on David Tennant’s podcast.

The 64-year-old actor underwent high-dose radiation and chemo-therapy after a tumour was discovered at the base of his tongue in 2017.

The Devil Wears Prada star spoke openly on the podcast about how several years after treatment, while filming a TV show in Italy in 2024, he began noticing a significant drop in his energy.

Stanley told David: “I would be so tired in the afternoon, like completely exhausted by one o'clock and I was like, something's wrong with me. Finally, I had a blood test. My thyroid was non-functioning.”

An underactive thyroid can often fly under the radar, so we have spoken to some experts who have explained exactly what it is, and have highlighted common symptoms to look out for.

What is an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism)?