British actress Rachael Stirling has pushed back after media coverage compared her to a cannibal, following her admission that she ate some of the ashes of her mother, Diana Rigg, who died in 2020.
Stirlng called it a personal tribute and said she was unprepared for the reaction it would draw.
The comparison caught public attention after Stirling discussed the private gesture she made following her mother's death.
She emphasised that the act was deeply personal and not something she felt needed defending.
Diana Rigg was a widely respected actress, best known for her roles in The Avengers and Game of Thrones.
Rigg's legacy in British television and theatre remains well established, and Stirling has long spoken warmly about her influence.
Stirlng is also expected to take part at an upcoming event in Tisbury.