Star Warsreturn to theaters in 1999 withPhantom Menaceintroduced audiences to Jake Lloyd, who played the young Anakin Skywalker.
While Hayden Christensen would play the character in later appearnaces, Lloyd eventually faded from the public eye.
Having recently completed his 18-month rehab stint, the actor said hes been able to recognize his schizophrenia diagnosis.
© Disney/Lucasfilm
For years, Lloyd had anosognosia, a neurological condition that made him unknowingly deny his symptoms.
For her and the rest of his family, Lloyds improvement is a big relief.
Hes getting so much better than he was, added Lisa Lloyd.
Sandells full story with Jake Lloyd can be readhere.
Want more io9 news?
News from the future, delivered to your present.
