Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleActress Felicity Kendal (PA)Felicity Kendal has shared insights into her three-year grieving journey following the death of her partner, theatre director Michael Rudman, in April 2023. The 79-year-old actress, known for The Good Life, focuses on positive memories and believes life is too precious to dwell on sadness. Kendal described the initial year of grief as "all-consuming", leading her to feel "half of me" was missing before she established a new routine. She emphasised the importance of a support network and the realisation that she now has "another chance at life" after her loss. Kendal also expressed her aversion to the phrase "lost her husband", stating, "I haven’t lost Michael; he is dead," advocating for directness about death. In fullFelicity Kendal opens up on three-year grief journey after death of partner: ‘It takes over every aspect of your life’Thank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Felicity Kendal reveals ‘all-consuming’ grief after partner’s death
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleActress Felicity Kendal (PA)Felicity Kendal has shared insights into her three-year grieving journey following the death of her partner, theatre director Michael Rudman, in April 2023. The 79-year-old actress, known for The Good Life, focuses on positive memories and believes life is too precious to dwell on sadness. Kendal described the initial year of grief as "all-consuming", leading her to feel "half of me" was missing before she established a new routine. She emphasised the importance of a support network and the realisation that she now has "another chance at life" after her loss. Kendal also expressed her aversion to the phrase "lost her husband", stating, "I haven’t lost Michael; he is dead," advocating for directness about death. In fullFelicity Kendal opens up on three-year grief journey after death of partner: ‘It takes over every aspect of your life’Thank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
