“I’M PREPARING FOR THE END…” Miriam Margolyes’ Emotional Health Admission Leaves Fans in Tears

Miriam Margolyes previously opened up about her plans with her partner to prepare for their “last days”.The legendary actress, 84, has been a staple on screens for years, and has appeared in the likes of Harry Potter and Doctor Who. Away from the sets though, Miriam is loved-up with Heather Sutherland.

But over the years, Miriam – who is on TV today (December 13) for Miriam’s Dickensian Christmas – has had her fair share of health issues. And last year, Miriam revealed the plans she had for her “last days”.

She’s been open about her health over the years (Credit: ITV)

Miriam Margolyes on planning for ‘last days’

Speaking in 2024, Miriam said that she and partner Heather wanted to live their “last days” in Italy. However, because of “Brexit and all that nonsense” the couple are unable to.
“So, our plans for our ending together, to be together until we both stop, then we can’t do that and that is really irritating,” Miriam told podcast host Adam Buxton.She added: “So, we’re working out now, or trying to work out what we do with our last days, because death is the last big thing as I say, and I think we need to prepare for it.”

She revealed her plans for her ‘last days’ (Credit: BBC)

Miriam’s heart surgery

In 2023, Miriam underwent heart surgery and revealed she had been fitted with a cow’s aortic valve: “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,” she said on the Table Manners podcast.

Miriam added: “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.”

Meanwhile more recently, Miriam estimated that she will “die within the next five or six years”.

She told The Telegraph in 2024: “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.”

Watch Miriam on Miriam’s Dickensian Christmas on Saturday (December 13) at 9:05pm on Channel 4.

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