Miriam Margolyes became visibly emotional whilst discussing her health worries on Saturday (September 27).
The cherished actress appeared in a pre-recorded interview on today’s BBC Breakfast, chatting with host Charlie Stayt about her distinguished career.
She also took a moment to clarify her well-being following recent speculation. Miriam had previously revealed that she and her partner are planning to move to Tuscany, which prompted worry among admirers who suspected she might be poorly.
“There has been quite a lot of press speculation because you’ve said you’re leaving the UK to go and spend more time elsewhere, Tuscany I think it is. And I think people read into that that maybe you’re not well,” Charlie began.
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“Two years ago, I had a TAVI [Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation] operation or a procedure. I had a cow’s aortic valve. I was offered a pig’s, and I said, ‘No, I’m Jewish. I better have a cow just to keep it level,”” Miriam explained, reports the Express, reports the Mirror.
“They used that as if I was dying now. I’m no more dying than you’re dying. Because we’re all dying eventually, but I don’t know when and I hope it’s a long time away.”
Charlie then said: “Well, there will be many people who are reassured to hear that from you.”
Miriam added: “I’m perfectly fine. I’m 84, I’ve got various ailments, a weak bladder which is because I didn’t do pelvic floor exercises. But I am fine. I am not mental. I am a working actress and an extremely successful writer.”
The actress became emotional as she reminisced about treasured moments with her beloved late mother, particularly their shared passion for singing musical theatre numbers together.
Miriam is presently starring in her one-woman performance, titled Miriam Margolyes: From A to Z, which is currently touring across the UK and Ireland. The show features heartwarming anecdotes from her childhood, alongside tales from her professional career.
“I do not [sing]. I look as if I can sing. I do sing in my show, only one song which is Daisy, Daisy. My mother, whom I adored, used to sing musical songs with me. She played the piano and she wanted to be an actress,” Miriam revealed.
She tearfully added: “When she had a stroke, which was after I told her I was gay, and I think it really crushed her, the only words that she could speak were, ‘I can’t afford a carriage,’ and that makes me think of her when I sing it.”
Charlie then observed: “And for those that don’t know, that’s a line from the song [Daisy, Daisy]. I can see that gets you, even just recounting the story.”
Miriam finished: “I’m aware of being old, although still spirited. And it makes me remember when I was little and I was with her. I loved her so much. Life’s a rollercoaster, thank God we’re still rolling.”
-Credit:BBC
