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flag Sir Michael Palin shares ongoing grief after wife Helen’s 2023 death, his first acting role in seven years brings solace.

flag Sir Michael Palin, 82, has spoken candidly about the lasting grief he feels after his wife Helen Gibbins died in May 2023, just a month after their 57th wedding anniversary. flag He described her as the foundation of his life and said he still struggles to shift from using “we” to “I.” Helen, who had endured chronic pain and illness, passed peacefully at a Marie Curie hospice surrounded by family. flag Palin found comfort in returning to acting with his first on-screen role in seven years and in time with his children and grandchildren.

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