Harry Potter star Miriam Margolyes reveals she was rushed to ER after falling ill over the weekend
Miriam Maroglyes has revealed she was rushed to the emergency room after a health breakdown over the weekend.
The Harry Potter star, 81, shared how she was taken to the Royal Brompton Hospital in Chelsea, London on Saturday with a chest infection.
The comedian, who played Professor Sprout in the fantasy franchise, shared a photo of herself taken in her hospital bed while updating fans on her condition.
She wrote: ‘Thanks to my dear friends who thought of me on Tavi Day. I survived and will be at Royal Brompton Hospital until at least Sunday.
“I’m growing energy, but it’s still not quite me. I’m posting this so you know how grateful I am for sweet messages.
Health scare: Miriam Maroglyes has revealed she was rushed to the ER after a health scare over the weekend
Sick: The Harry Potter star, 81, shared how she was taken to the Royal Brompton Hospital in Chelsea, London on Saturday with a chest infection
‘Slowly I’m going back to The Chase and then Italy, Oz filming in WA and returning for the 22 citybooks tour on September 7. Loving hugs. MM’.
Miriam had hoped to be sent home on Sunday, but unfortunately took to Facebook again with another health update.
She wrote, “I have spoken too soon. Can’t come home yet. I have a chest infection. Probably tomorrow, but at least I’m resting. Love to everyone. Thank you for your sweet messages.’
Finally on Tuesday, Miriam revealed she was allowed to go home as she thanked all her fans for their well wishes.
She wrote: “Beloved buddies. After as*** yesterday I’m going home later today.
“Many thanks to all my wonderful friends who messaged and to the very nice doctors and nurses at the RBHT who put up with me.”
Miriam was inundated with messages from fans as she confirmed she was on the mend.
One user wrote, “You look remarkably perky and smiley, which is good to see. Get well soon,” while another wrote, “Get well soon.”
Updates: The comedian, who played Professor Sprout in the fantasy franchise, shared a photo of herself taken in her hospital bed while informing fans of her condition
Favorite role: The actress played Professor Sprout (pictured) in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets released in 2002 and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 from 2011
Heading home: Finally on Tuesday, Miriam revealed she was allowed to go home as she thanked all her fans for their well wishes
Response: Miriam was inundated with messages from fans when she confirmed she was on the mend
A third fan said, “Glad you’re getting time to rest, even if you’re being forced to do it. Much love, rest in peace.’
A fourth said, ‘Calm down Miriam, you need some chicken soup! Big hugs’.
Besides her role in Harry Potter, Miriam is also known for starring in The Age of Innocence and the TV series Call The Midwife and Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries.
She is married to Australian historian Heather Sutherland, who keeps herself out of the public eye.