Miriam Margolyes has spoken of her regret over coming out as gay to her parents as she admits she thinks the stress of the news caused her mother's stroke.
The comedian, 80, spoke of how she feels remorseful over the decision and claimed that she believes coming out is an 'indulgence'.
During her appearance on Tuesday's Loose Women, Miriam also noted how acting legend Sir Ian McKellan 'strongly disagrees' with her views.
Candid: Miriam Margolyes has spoken of her regret over coming out as gay to her parents as she admits she thinks the stress of the news caused her mother's stroke
Talking candidly on the show, Miriam admitted that she wishes she had never told her mother and father about her sexuality.
Miriam has been in a relationship with her partner Heather Sutherland for 53 years, however she recently revealed that they only see each other eight times a year.
Miriam was on the lunctime television programme discussing her new memoir This Much is True, which includes tales of her relationship, the Royals and why she loves getting a 'buzz' from shocking people with her tales.
Bold claims: The comedian, 80, spoke of how she feels remorseful over the decision and claimed that she believes coming out is an 'indulgence'
Agree to disagree: During her appearance on Tuesday's Loose Women, Miriam also noted how acting legend Sir Ian McKellan 'strongly disagrees' with her views
During another TV appearance earlier this year, Miriam dropped the bombshell on This Morning that she has created multiple 'sex tapes'.
Speaking from the comfort of her Italian villa, the actress assured presenters Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby that they were just audio recordings with no accompanying visuals.
She admitted that she was left 'exhausted' after
