Miriam Margolyes gives health update: 'We'll all die but I'm not going yet'

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Harry Potter star Mirriam Margolyes has given an update on her health.

The actress, who grew up in Oxford, starred in several of the wizarding world's films as Professor Sprout.

Known for her work across film, television, and stage, she received the BAFTA for Best Supporting Actress for her role as Mrs Mingott in Martin Scorsese's 1993 film, The Age of Innocence.

Newspaper reports suggested Ms Margolyes was unable to be at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe this year due to her health earlier this year.

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Miriam Margolyes grew up in Oxford. (Image: PA)

Now speaking to the BBC, the actress addressed them and said: "I was furious.

"It's weird when you read that you're about to die. We're all dying. We all know that. But not yet."

The 84-year-old has a new television show releasing this week, which will follow the actress on her travels.

Debuting on BBC Two on Friday, Miriam Margolyes Discovers New Zealand will see the star tour around the country's North Island.

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This is in preparation for her first film role, as a nun, in the country, and her journey is set to commence in Wellington.

Diving headfirst into her quest, the actress uncovers a country uniquely shaped by its relationship with the Indigenous Maori.

She also finds herself at her first ever rugby match, a game she has always thought she loathed.

Miriam Margolyes Discovers New Zealand begins on BBC Two at 9pm on Friday (August 22).