AHarry Potterstar opened up earlier this year on how she “doesn’t have long left to live” in an honest health update.Miriam Margolyes, best known for playing Professor Pomona Sprout in the belovedfilm franchise, struggles withspinal stenosisand has said she’ll “probably die within the next five or six years, if not before.”HighlightsMiriam Margolyes reveals she ‘doesn’t have long left to live’ due to spinal stenosis.At 83, Margolyes is candid about her deteriorating health and uses mobility aids.Despite health struggles, she cherishes the joy of performing and plans a new stage show.Since then, the 83-year-old has been transparent about updates regarding her deteriorating health.RELATED:Miriam Margolyes, who starred in theHarry Pottermovies, says she “doesn’t have long left to liveImage credits:Glenn Koenig / Getty“I can’t walk very well, and I’m registered disabled,” shesaidtoCloser Magazinein July. “I use all kinds of assistance. I’ve got two sticks and a walker and they’re such a bore, but I’ve just got a mobility scooter, which is a lot of fun.”According toMayo Clinic, spinal stenosis occurs “when the space inside the backbone is too small. This can put pressure on the spinal cord and nerves that travel through the spine. Spinal stenosis happens most often in the lower back and the neck.”Despite her condition, Margolyes is determined to never lose the “joy” of performingImage credits:Harry Potter“I’m loath to leave behind performing,” she explained. “It’s such a joy.”Indeed, the actress doesn’t appear to be slowing down. Margolyes is set to embark on a newstage showabout English novelist Charles Dickens, which will be shown at this year’sEdinburghFringe Festival.Image credits:Harry PotterBut the star is well aware of the physical constraints of herold ageand condition,admittingthat it is “limiting and depressing.”“I want to be able to play parts that aren’t just sitting in wheelchairs, but I’m not strong enough,” she said.After fellow co-star Maggie Smith passed away last week, Margolyes shared a tribute in honor of her late friendImage credits:Only HumanMaggie Smith, best known for her iconic role as Professor McGonagall, died aged 89 on September 27.Inresponse,Margolyes said she was “the best of the best” and combined “ferocity, a glint of mischief, delight and tenderness.”She toldBBC, “And enormous courage. I’ve been in awe of her, as all her colleagues are.”“I saw what a kind person she could be — as well as absolutely terrifying.”Margolyes wants to take advantage of the few years she has left to contribute as much as she can to the art of performanceThanks! Check out the results:
AHarry Potterstar opened up earlier this year on how she “doesn’t have long left to live” in an honest health update.
Miriam Margolyes, best known for playing Professor Pomona Sprout in the belovedfilm franchise, struggles withspinal stenosisand has said she’ll “probably die within the next five or six years, if not before.”
HighlightsMiriam Margolyes reveals she ‘doesn’t have long left to live’ due to spinal stenosis.At 83, Margolyes is candid about her deteriorating health and uses mobility aids.Despite health struggles, she cherishes the joy of performing and plans a new stage show.
Since then, the 83-year-old has been transparent about updates regarding her deteriorating health.
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Miriam Margolyes, who starred in theHarry Pottermovies, says she “doesn’t have long left to live
Image credits:Glenn Koenig / Getty
“I can’t walk very well, and I’m registered disabled,” shesaidtoCloser Magazinein July. “I use all kinds of assistance. I’ve got two sticks and a walker and they’re such a bore, but I’ve just got a mobility scooter, which is a lot of fun.”
According toMayo Clinic, spinal stenosis occurs “when the space inside the backbone is too small. This can put pressure on the spinal cord and nerves that travel through the spine. Spinal stenosis happens most often in the lower back and the neck.”
Despite her condition, Margolyes is determined to never lose the “joy” of performing
Image credits:Harry Potter
“I’m loath to leave behind performing,” she explained. “It’s such a joy.”
Indeed, the actress doesn’t appear to be slowing down. Margolyes is set to embark on a newstage showabout English novelist Charles Dickens, which will be shown at this year’sEdinburghFringe Festival.
But the star is well aware of the physical constraints of herold ageand condition,admittingthat it is “limiting and depressing.”
“I want to be able to play parts that aren’t just sitting in wheelchairs, but I’m not strong enough,” she said.
After fellow co-star Maggie Smith passed away last week, Margolyes shared a tribute in honor of her late friend
Image credits:Only Human
Maggie Smith, best known for her iconic role as Professor McGonagall, died aged 89 on September 27.
Inresponse,Margolyes said she was “the best of the best” and combined “ferocity, a glint of mischief, delight and tenderness.”
She toldBBC, “And enormous courage. I’ve been in awe of her, as all her colleagues are.”
“I saw what a kind person she could be — as well as absolutely terrifying.”
Margolyes wants to take advantage of the few years she has left to contribute as much as she can to the art of performance
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