‘Harry Potter’ star Miriam Margolyes says she ‘can’t walk’ as spinal condition worsens
nypost.comMiriam Margolyes, known for playing Professor Pomona Sprout in the “Harry Potter” film franchise, recently gave an update on her battle with a spinal condition.The 83-year-old actress discussed her health struggles with Closer magazine, revealing that her mobility has been compromised as her condition progresses.“I can’t walk very well, and I’m registered disabled,” Margolyes told the outlet. “I use all kinds of assistance.
I’ve got two sticks and a walker and they’re such a bore, but I’ve just got a mobility scooter, which is a lot of fun.”She added: “It’s like having a new toy.
It’s very good for shopping because it’s got a basket on it — and I do enjoy whizzing around on it immensely.” Margolyes has been open about her battle with multiple health issues, including spinal stenosis and osteoporosis.
Spinal stenosis is when the space inside one’s backbone is too narrow, which puts pressure on the spinal cord and nerves, according to the Mayo Clinic.In an interview with the Telegraph on July 20, Margolyes predicted when she will die. “When you know that you haven’t got long to live — and I’m probably going to die within the next five or six years, if not before — I’m loath to leave behind performing.
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