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NZ Herald
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- NZ Herald
‘I haven't got long to live': Miriam Margolyes reveals health struggles after heart operation
Miriam Margolyes has revealed she doesn't have 'long to live' after a major heart operation. The 83-year-old actor – who played Professor Sprout in the Harry Potter film franchise – underwent a procedure in 2023 to replace an aortic valve, which ensured she avoided more invasive open heart surgery. She
News.com.au
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
Harry Potter actress Miriam Margoyles reveals she doesn't have much longer to live
Harry Potter star Miriam Margolyes sadly shared that she doesn't have much longer to live due to a debilitating health condition. The actress – who portrayed Professor Sprout in the popular fantasy franchise – made the revelation while speaking to the Times about her retirement from the big screen. 'When you know that you haven't got long to live – and I'm probably going to die within the next five or six years, if not before – I'm loath to leave behind performing,' Margolyes, 84, said, per the Mirror. 'It's such a joy. I yearn to play roles that don't confine me to wheelchairs, but I'm just not strong enough.' The Age of Innocence star first got candid about her health woes during an interview on the Table Manners podcast in 2023. At the time, she admitted to undergoing heart surgery, saying, 'I've got a cow's heart now.' 'Well, not the whole heart. I've had an aortic valve replaced by a cow's aortic valve,' Margolyes continued. 'I don't know how common it is. I'd never heard of that operation. But it saves you from having open heart surgery, which would be infinitely more invasive.' At the time, Margolyes also told British Vogue that she was no longer afraid of death. 'When you're young, you never think about death. You just think about your next f**k basically. I think about death a lot,' she quipped. 'You can't help but be aware that the amount of time ahead is less than the time before you,' she added. 'I'm still ducking and diving. I'm still open to new experiences. I'm just very conscious that there is no light at the end of the tunnel.' Margolyes openly shared that her biggest concern was running out of money before she passed away. In 2024, Margolyes announced she was battling spinal stenosis and couldn't walk anymore. 'I'm registered disabled. I use all kinds of assistance,' she told Closer Magazine. '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.'
Irish Daily Mirror
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Daily Mirror
Harry Potter star Miriam Margolyes says she has 'not got long to live'
Harry Potter legend Miriam Margolyes has opened up about her health struggles, admitting she fears her time could be running short. The 84 year-old star, famed for playing Professor Sprout, spoke candidly to The Times about her mortality. She shared her poignant thoughts: "When you know that you haven't got long to live – and I'm probably going to die within the next five or six years, if not before, I'm loath to leave behind performing. It's such a joy. I yearn to play roles that don't confine me to wheelchairs, but I'm just not strong enough." Despite her illustrious career, the Oxford-born actress has battled a series of health issues, including spinal stenosis, arthritis, and rheumatism. In a bid to avoid more drastic measures, in 2023 she had an aortic valve replacement, steering clear of open-heart surgery. With her trademark humour intact, she quipped on Jessie and Lennie Ware's Table Manners podcast: "I've got a cow's heart now," clarifying, "Well, not the whole heart. I've had an aortic valve replaced by a cow's aortic valve. I don't know how common it is. I'd never heard of that operation. But it saves you from having open heart surgery, which would be infinitely more invasive." Even after the successful procedure, Miriam acknowledges the ongoing pain and limitations she faces. She has previously mentioned being registered as disabled and depends on sticks, a walker, and a mobility scooter for getting around, reports the Mirror. In an interview with Closer magazine, she revealed: "I can't walk very well, and I'm registered disabled. 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." Margolyes has been open about her health issues in the past, hinting that her days of performing at the Edinburgh Fringe may be behind her due to ongoing pain and mobility problems. Speaking to Metro, she shared: "I'm often in pain... bodily conditions make life difficult, so it's unlikely I will do it again. But I love connecting with an audience, and I love sharing my knowledge and love of Dickens." The actress has also expressed concerns about her future care needs, telling Radio Times that she worries about being able to afford adequate carers. During an appearance on Loose Women, she admitted: "One day I will need carers. I want to be comfortable and I want them to be properly paid for."
The Sun
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Harry Potter star, 83, says she ‘doesn't have long to live' after heart operation
HARRY Potter star Miriam Margolyes has revealed she "doesn't have long to live" after undergoing a heart operation. The actress, 83, known for playing Professor Sprout in the Harry Potter franchise, had procedure called transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) in 2023. 5 5 5 This involved having her heart valve replaced by one taken for a cow after suffering a health scare. Miriam said she is convinced her life expectancy is around five or six years. The TV star said: "When you know that you haven't got long to live – and I'm probably going to die within the next five or six years, if not before, I'm loath to leave behind performing. It's such a joy." "I yearn to play roles that don't confine me to wheelchairs, but I'm just not strong enough," she added in a new interview with The Times. Miriam previously opened up about her health issues on the Table Manners podcast with Jessie and Lennie Ware. She said: "I've got a cow's heart now. Well, not the whole heart. I've had an aortic valve replaced by a cow's aortic valve." When singer Jessie asked if that was quite a common thing, Miriam joked: "I think it's rather refined, actually!" She continued: "I don't know how common it is. I'd never heard of that operation. But it saves you from having open heart surgery, which would be infinitely more invasive." Miriam went on to explain the incredible technique doctors used to perform the operation. She revealed: "They made two little holes in your groin. One in each groin and then they shoved this thing through. Harry Potter cast in bitter feud as Hogwarts actors slams 'derogatory comments' made by huge co-star "And I don't know how they pull it up but they sort of pull it up with stereos. And then when it comes to the point, when it's in your heart, they pull a little string and it goes pow! "And lo and behold, your artery or your aortic valve is shoved unceremoniously to the side." Miriam sparked concern back in May 2023 when she was rushed to hospital with a chest infection. She updated fans on social media with a snap of her on the ward. Sharing a photo of her in a hospital gown from her bed, she said: "Thanks to my precious friends who thought of me on Tavi Day. I did survive and I am still in The Royal Brompton Hospital certainly till Sunday. "I am growing energy but it's still not quite me." The star later told Vogue that she may have to go under the knife, following the "unexpected" health issue. She revealed: 'When you're young, you never think about death. You just think about your next f*** basically. I think about death a lot." 5 5
Daily Mail
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Miriam Margolyes, 83, admits she 'doesn't have long to live' after major heart operation
Beloved actress Miriam Margolyes has said she 'doesn't have long to live' after undergoing a major heart operation. The actress, 83, known for playing Professor Sprout in the Harry Potter films, explained that she underwent the procedure to avoid having even more serious open heart surgery in 2023. This saw the star have an aortic valve that was no longer functioning properly replaced with a valve from a pig. In a new interview, she said that as she believes she has only a few years left, she wants to keep acting for as long as possible as it brings her so much joy. The star told The Times: 'When you know that you haven't got long to live – and I'm probably going to die within the next five or six years, if not before, I'm loath to leave behind performing. It's such a joy. 'I yearn to play roles that don't confine me to wheelchairs, but I'm just not strong enough.' From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Miriam first stepped into the shoes of Professor Sprout in 2002's Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. Opening up about her replaced valve on the Jessie and Lennie Ware's Table Manners podcast, she said: 'I've got a cow's heart now - well, not the whole heart. I've had an aortic valve replaced by a cow's aortic valve. 'I don't know how common it is. I'd never heard of that operation. But it saves you from having open heart surgery, which would be infinitely more invasive.' The British actress has suffered from several health problems over the years including spinal stenosis, arthritis and rheumatism. She is registered disabled and has to use walking sticks and a mobility scooter to get around. She told Closer: 'I can't walk very well, and I'm registered disabled. '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.' As a result, she said it is unlikely that she will perform at the Edinburgh Fringe again, despite still having a strong desire to do what she loves. She explained that she is often in pain to the Metro, explaining: 'I'm often in pain... bodily conditions make life difficult, so it's unlikely I will do [the Edinburgh Fringe] again. 'But I love connecting with an audience, and I love sharing my knowledge and love of Dickens.' She later told Loose Women that a time will come when she will need carers. The actress stressed that she recognises the importance of this work and wants to be able to afford to pay those looking after her well. She said: 'One day I will need carers. I want to be comfortable and I want them to be properly paid for. 'It is really because I want to make money though and they pay me to do it.'
