September 2, 2025
Miriam Margolyes & Assisted Dying
Miriam Margolyes, known for her role as Professor Sprout in Harry Potter, made a startling statement regarding medically assisted dying, expressing her desire to avoid suffering.
Miriam Margolyes, recognized for her role as Professor Sprout in the Harry Potter series, has surprised many with her comments regarding medically assisted death as an alternative to dealing with health issues related to aging in the future.
Miriam Margolyes, known for her role as Professor Sprout in Harry Potter, made a startling statement regarding medically assisted dying, expressing her desire to avoid suffering.
Harry Potter actress Miriam Margolyes has expressed her desire to “die with medical assistance” should her health deteriorate in her later years. In a surprising statement, the Hollywood icon revealed that she wishes to avoid the suffering associated with age-related ailments in the future.
Margolyes first portrayed the cherished character of Professor Sprout in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002) and returned to the role in
Miriam Margolyes on medically assisted death
During a conversation with the Daily Mail, the 84-year-old British-Australian actress stated that she would prefer to receive assistance from medical professionals rather than face the alternative.
“I don’t want to endure a prolonged period of suffering and humiliation. If a stroke left me unable to speak, or if I became doubly incontinent, or completely lost my mental faculties, I would request to be euthanized (through medically assisted death),” the veteran actress revealed.
Miriam Margolyes is also recognized for her role as Mrs. Mingott in The Age of Innocence. She has recently published her new book, The Little Book of Miriam. She added, “I want to remain true to myself. I don’t want to be anything less than my full potential.”
Margolyes also shared her thoughts on using Ozempic, the well-known prescription medication for weight loss. “Absolutely not. That’s intended for diabetics. You shouldn’t use medication designed for those who are genuinely unwell. What I believe is that we should eliminate food advertising from television,” she remarked.
Philip Nitschke & Miriam Margolyes, Netherlands 2018