Overview

• Margolyes told The Times she likely has only the next five to six years to live, if not fewer, after confronting her health challenges.
• In 2023 she underwent a transcatheter aortic valve replacement, humorously noting she now has “a cow’s heart” valve.
• She suffers from spinal stenosis that has left her reliant on a wheelchair, crutches, a walker and a mobility scooter.
• Despite her physical limitations, she remains eager to pursue acting roles that aren’t confined to a seated position, though she admits her strength is waning.
• In a recent Mirror interview, Margolyes said her greatest fear is running out of money for end-of-life care rather than death itself.