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Actress Miriam Margolyes, renowned for her roles as Professor Pomona Sprout in the "Harry Potter" films and various other cinema appearances, has offered insights into her health struggles. Diagnosed with spinal stenosis, Margolyes has spent several years in a wheelchair. Additionally, she's undergone heart surgery in 2023, replacing a valve with one from a cow to avoid more intrusive open-heart surgery. Arthritis and rheumatism are further health challenges she faces.
In a candid interview with The Times, the 84-year-old actress shared her grim health prognosis, estimating she has about five to six years left to live. Regardless, she expressed a desire to continue her acting career, recognizing the joy it brings her. However, her health restricts her to roles that may require minimal mobility, such as those involving wheelchairs. Despite this, Margolyes expressed a longing to take on roles in which she isn't confined to a wheelchair due to her limited strength.
Following her health update, Margolyes has started focusing on saving money for future care needs and additional financial security for herself and her partner. In spite of her challenging health circumstances, she recently visited her old school, demonstrating her continued connection to her community.
Before gaining worldwide fame as a "Harry Potter" star, Margolyes made a name for herself in the British cult comedy series "Blackadder," earning a BAFTA Award nomination for her supporting role in Martin Scorsese's film "The Age of Innocence." After "Harry Potter," she secured roles in the series "Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries" and "Call the Midwife."
Moving forward, Margolyes may need to adapt to her health limitations, focusing on roles that cater to her needs and allow her to pursue her love for acting.
I'm not going to be able to take on roles that don't involve wheelchairs due to my limited strength, but I still have a longing to do so. In light of my health prognosis, I'm planning to focus more on science and health-and-wellness documentaries, as they can be done with minimal mobility and offer a new exploration for my career, shifting from entertainment and celebrities.
