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Miriam Margolyes, 84, Says 'I've Let My Body Down,' Rejects Ozempic in New Health Update

She links her worsening condition to years of poor diet.

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Overview

  • Speaking to Weekend Magazine, the actress said she now relies on a walker and regrets neglecting exercise.
  • Asked about weight-loss drugs, she said she will not take Ozempic, arguing it should be reserved for people with diabetes.
  • Margolyes has discussed spinal stenosis and osteoporosis and says she is registered as disabled, using sticks, a walker, a wheelchair and a mobility scooter.
  • She previously revealed she underwent a transcatheter aortic valve replacement in 2023 after a hospitalization for a chest infection earlier that year.
  • In a May interview reported via The Mirror, she said she believes she has five to six years left and hopes to continue performing.