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Harry Potter star shares that she 'doesn’t have long left to live' in heartbreaking health update

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Published 12:50 3 Oct 2024 GMT+1

Harry Potter star shares that she 'doesn’t have long left to live' in heartbreaking health update

The Harry Potter actor stared in two of the movies

Callum Jones

Callum Jones

A Harry Potter star shared earlier this year how she 'doesn’t have long left to live' in an honest health update.

Miriam Margolyes starred in the famed franchise as Professor Pomona Sprout, making her debut in The Chamber of Secrets.

The 83-year-old then reprised the role for Deathly Hallows - Part 2, much to the happiness of Harry Potter fans.

As well as featuring in the iconic movies, Margolyes has appeared in the likes of Babe and Flushed Away, while also being prevalent in theatre.

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Margolyes sent fans into a frenzy earlier this year when she said she 'worried' for fans of the famed franchise. Ever speaking her mind, she said: "I worry about Harry Potter fans because they should be over that by now,"

"It was 25 years ago and it’s for children - I think it's for children."

Miriam Margolyes featured in Harry Potter as Professor Pomona Sprout (Alan Chapman/Dave Benett/Getty Images)
Miriam Margolyes featured in Harry Potter as Professor Pomona Sprout (Alan Chapman/Dave Benett/Getty Images)

She's also previously opened up on health concerns, telling The Telegraph earlier this year: "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.”

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The actor went on to speak about the struggles of being in the latter years of your life, while in the industry.

"I want to be able to play parts that aren’t just sitting in wheelchairs, but I’m not strong enough," she added.

The constraints of spinal stenosis, which causes numbness and pain, are 'limiting and depressing', Margolyes said.

Last week, Harry Potter fans were left devastated after hearing about the passing of Dame Maggie Smith.

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The legendary actor, who was, of course, best known for her iconic role as Professor McGonagall, died at the age of 89.

Miriam Margolyes in Harry Potter (Warner Bros.)
Miriam Margolyes in Harry Potter (Warner Bros.)

Her sons Toby Stephens and Chris Larkin issued the following joint statement: "It is with great sadness we have to announce the death of Dame Maggie Smith.

"She passed away peacefully in hospital early this morning, Friday 27th September. An intensely private person, she was with friends and family at the end. She leaves two sons and five loving grandchildren who are devastated by the loss of their extraordinary mother and grandmother.

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"We would like to take this opportunity to thank the wonderful staff at the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital for their care and unstinting kindness during her final days.

"We thank you for all your kind messages and support and ask that you respect our privacy at this time."

Smith won a total of two Oscars, while being nominated on four other occasions. She also took home a whopping eight Bafta awards.

Featured Image Credit: Warner Bros. Pictures/Miriam Margolyes/Facebook

Topics: Celebrity, Film and TV, Harry Potter, Health

Callum Jones
Callum Jones

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