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Miriam Margolyes, 84, Reflects on Health and Regrets

8/27/2025

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Miriam Margolyes, 84, famous for her role in "Harry Potter," now relies on a walker and regrets not exercising.
She has expressed a wish for assisted dying if her health declines significantly.
Margolyes opposes using Ozempic, stating it is intended for diabetics, and criticizes food advertising on television.
She feels she has "let her body down."

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Miriam Margolyes, 84, famous for her role in "Harry Potter," now relies on a walker and regrets not exercising.
She has expressed a wish for assisted dying if her health declines significantly.
Margolyes opposes using Ozempic, stating it is intended for diabetics, and criticizes food advertising on television.
She feels she has "let her body down."