Jake Lloydhas given fans an update on his health.

“I can now accept taking on continued treatment and therapy and my meds,” he said.

“Everyone’s been very supportive.”

STAR WARS : EPISODE 1 - PHANTOM MENACE, Jake Lloyd, 1999

Jake Lloyd as Anakin Skywalker in ‘Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace’.Credit: Everett Collection

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Lisa Lloyd is also optimistic about her son’s recovery.

“Jake’s actually getting so much better than he was,” she said.

Jake Lloyd at a fan convention in 2011

Jake Lloyd at a fan convention in 2011.Gilbert Carrasquillo/FilmMagic

“It’s a big relief for me and the rest of his family.

We appreciate that.”

“I don’t have the time for feeling volatile,” he explained.

Jake Lloyd in ‘The Phantom Menace’

Jake Lloyd in ‘The Phantom Menace’.courtesy Everett Collection

“It is very much a cushion.”

“I want to playThe Force Unleashed II,” he said.

“I just beat the first one.”

Despite persistent rumors, Lloyd said his interactions withStar Warsdevotees have been overwhelmingly positive.

“Right now, it’s still therapeutic.

It’s helpful for people and healthy.

It isn’t something I’d shy away from.”

He added, “I really do appreciate the time that’s been taken on us.”