Actor Rachael Stirling Discusses Memoir And Eating Ashes Of Mother

Actor Rachael Stirling defends consuming parts of her mother Diana Rigg's ashes.

Actor Rachael Stirling wrote in her memoir about consuming small flakes of her late mother Diana Rigg's ashes on opening nights. She addressed media reactions that portrayed her actions in an extreme light. Stirling reflected on the deep grief surrounding her mother's death and her celebrated career.

• The memoirRachael Stirling published a book titled All About My Mother detailing her relationship with her late parent.
• The reactionPublic responses to the disclosure ranged from understanding to shock across various news outlets.