YoungWillz 21,067 Posted July 24 I have to do this. Miriam Margolyes is a national treasure, no doubt about that. But she is now saying she has five or six years left: https://metro.co.uk/2024/07/23/miriam-margolyes-83-reveals-one-demand-starting-fail-physically-21276257/. Her recent heart operation has included part of a cow's heart. Miriam is 83 and suffers with spinal stenosis and is worried about running out of money to afford to pay for her care. It would be a travesty if she didn't have her own thread so we could discuss her in the one place and give her the ultimate tributes she deserves. As she is openly discussing her mortality with her usual gusto, we should oblige her with a dedicated thread. Gawd bless you Miriam and bless us while we still have you. 9 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TQR 14,405 Posted July 24 I love Miriam so much. Hope she massively outlasts her expectations. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,067 Posted July 24 1 minute ago, TQR said: I love Miriam so much. Hope she massively outlasts her expectations. So do I. Beloved across generations. And swears like a docker. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,155 Posted July 24 Has to be done ....... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,480 Posted July 24 She's 83. Five or six years would take her to ninety or there abouts which would be good going for someone who admits they never took great care of their health. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,067 Posted July 24 1 minute ago, msc said: She's 83. Five or six years would take her to ninety or there abouts which would be good going for someone who admits they never took great care of their health. I just don't know. It's like we are being prepared, and she is generous in sharing that. She is a member of a group advocating for assisted dying. It may well get too much for her and you know... Anyway, I for one wish her better days and long years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean 6,337 Posted July 25 She has been saying for a while she has only a few years left.I mean at 83 , being obese having limited mobility and heart problems it is a fair assessment.She doesn`t strike me as someone who will live well into her 90s. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Old Crem 3,608 Posted July 25 She feels very deathlsity for multiple reasons. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Comped 530 Posted July 26 On 24/07/2024 at 18:25, YoungWillz said: Miriam is 83 and suffers with spinal stenosis and is worried about running out of money to afford to pay for her care. She's a very famous actress (at least in the UK, over here nobody has heard of her outside of her part in Potter as far as I know)... How is she worried about running out of cash? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Windsor 2,233 Posted July 26 Shes funny but not a national treasure. She has also become something of a pervert in her old age. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,067 Posted July 26 6 hours ago, Comped said: She's a very famous actress (at least in the UK, over here nobody has heard of her outside of her part in Potter as far as I know)... How is she worried about running out of cash? Like many older people. She indicates here she'll have to stop working and pay carers in the style "to which she is accustomed": https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/miriam-margolyes-health-money-cameo-b2584222.html Take from that what you will. A long incapacitation with hefty care bills affects many. She obviously wants to be incredibly comfortable. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,155 Posted July 26 13 hours ago, Comped said: She's a very famous actress (at least in the UK, over here nobody has heard of her outside of her part in Potter as far as I know)... How is she worried about running out of cash? Actors aren't necessarily wealthy. Most of them work second jobs in between acting roles. OK if they have a long-running role in a soap, or are top tier box office, but most are not. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dimreaper 698 Posted July 26 12 hours ago, Comped said: She's a very famous actress (at least in the UK, over here nobody has heard of her outside of her part in Potter as far as I know)... How is she worried about running out of cash? Several factors really. 1. Celebrities are notorious for living beyond their means. 2. As Young Willz pointed out, end of life care/ critical surgeries can easily cripple one's finances depending on how long one''s incapacitation lasts. 3. She's certainly well known, but most of her roles were supporting roles. She probably did well for herself, but I doubt she was raking in millions with her roles. UK actors and actresses also don't make as much as their US counterparts. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ulitzer95 12,655 Posted July 26 17 minutes ago, dimreaper said: Several factors really. 1. Celebrities are notorious for living beyond their means. 2. As Young Willz pointed out, end of life care/ critical surgeries can easily cripple one's finances depending on how long one''s incapacitation lasts. 3. She's certainly well known, but most of her roles were supporting roles. She probably did well for herself, but I doubt she was raking in millions with her roles. UK actors and actresses also don't make as much as their US counterparts. 4. Lives between the UK and Australia – that’s bloody expensive to do. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tracy 2,420 Posted July 26 Dennis Hopper abruptly went broke late in his life after he could no longer act due to his cancer and his income dropped to ~$4500 a month in residual payments, which was obviously a solid amount of money, but it didn't cover all the expenses he had built up over the years he was a bigwig. I'm sure Margolyes doesn't have much to worry about as long as she keeps pulling in $40,000 a year on Cameo, which she could probably still do while 75% dead. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gisooo 3,381 Posted July 26 Miriam Margolyes has been part of my childhood, in addition to her appearance in the Harry Potter films, she has done many voice roles in animated films like Matchmaker in Mulan, Fly in Babe, Rita Grandma who always scream Tom Jones in Flushed Away, Mrs. Plithiver the snake in Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole, The Queen in Maya the Bee Movie and Mrs. Astrakhan in Happy Feet. But my favourite will be Grandma Rosy in Balto 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,067 Posted August 5 She's still here - well, at the Fringe I understand. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Comped 530 Posted August 5 3 minutes ago, YoungWillz said: She's still here - well, at the Fringe I understand. STV must be fans of hers! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livingbygrace 361 Posted August 5 Awe bless her heart she seems like one of the sweetest women. Just this few seconds of an interview I feel it would be a joy to spend time with her, and she would crack me up laughing. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Old Crem 3,608 Posted October 25 On Celebrity Gogglebox tonight with Lesley Joseph. Looks ok from the picture. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
