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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lauren Del Fabbro

Timothy Spall reveals he thought he ‘might not make it’ after leukaemia diagnosis

Timothy Spall with his Best Actor Bafta - (EPA-EFE)

Actor Timothy Spall thought he “might not make it” after being diagnosed with leukaemia.

The award-winning star, 68, who is known for playing Peter Pettigrew in the Harry Potter film series and starring in 2014 film Mr Turner, said the thought of leaving his family behind was “unbearable”.

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