Miranda Hart has shared details of the 'dark days' she faced while battling a chronic illness in private for a decade. The comedian and actress, best known for her semi-autobiographical sitcom Miranda, first went public with her secret illness in August.
In her upcoming memoir I Haven’t Been Entirely Honest With You, out on October 10, Hart reveals the full extent of her health struggles. She hopes the book will help others going through tough times. The 51-year-old described the book as 'a story of hope and redemption' and 'a practical and philosophical guide for recovery.'
Writing in her column for Good Housekeeping, Hart said: 'It centres on the passion – the inner fire – I’ve stoked over 10 very challenging years, shining a light on chronic illness and those who live with it as I have.' She added that she found a path to recovery through both medical and holistic health worlds.
Hart previously joked about her weight gain when announcing the book, but later admitted she felt 'really uncomfortable' with it. She expressed pride in dismantling shame around her weight, noting it is a topic she addresses in the memoir.
