A “Harry Potter” star is sharing some somber news about her life and career. Miriam Margolyes, who played Professor Pomona Sprout in the movie series, said in an interview with Edinburgh Live that she doesn’t have much longer to live.

Miriam Margolyes, who played Professor Pomona Sprout in the “Harry Potter films,” said in a recent interview she doesn’t have much longer to live.

As anticipation heats up for the new HBO series adaptation of the iconic Harry Potter novel series, one actor who played a beloved character in the original film series has admitted that she's unlikely to live much longer.