Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleFelicity Kendal has spoken about her journey with grief following the death of her partner (Getty)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.”In fullFelicity Kendal opens up about grieving her partner three years on: ‘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 grief journey after her partner’s death
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleFelicity Kendal has spoken about her journey with grief following the death of her partner (Getty)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.”In fullFelicity Kendal opens up about grieving her partner three years on: ‘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
