- Felicity Kendal has spoken about her journey with grief following the death of her partner, theatre director Michael Rudman, in April 2023.
- The 79-year-old actress told Prima Magazine she focuses on “the wonderful times rather than the sad", emphasising the preciousness of life.
- Kendal said her grief was "all-consuming" but noted it has evolved, adding “you realise you have a chance now at another life”.
- She also highlighted the importance of her support network.
- Kendal has expressed her dislike for the phrase "lost" when referring to her late partner, telling The Times : “I haven’t lost Michael; he is dead. We are all at one point or another going to have to deal with similar things, so let’s be open about it.”
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