Veteran actress Susan Hampshire, who is set to turn 90 next May, has voiced a unique perspective on longevity, suggesting that her generation may be taking up valuable space and resources needed by younger people.
Hampshire, known for her roles in classic dramas such as "The Forsyte Saga" and "Monarch Of The Glen," stated at a VIP event that she hopes "not to hang along for too much longer." She elaborated on her sentiment, explaining, "Unfortunately, my age group are hanging about too much and we’re taking the oxygen from the young." She believes that older generations "need to move off" and "leave space for the young," especially in what she described as an "overcrowded world."
The three-time Emmy Award-winning star also questioned the notion that wisdom automatically accompanies age. "A lot of us may not be that wise. We just might think we’re wise, but we might be talking a lot of rubbish," she opined.
In recent years, Hampshire has been a caregiver for her late husband, Sir Eddie Kulukundis, who battled Alzheimer's for 14 years until his death in 2021. They were married for 40 years. She has stated she has not considered remarrying and still cherishes his memory.
Despite her reflections on aging and generational impact, Hampshire remains active in her career. She is set to reprise her role as Lady Carteret in the second season of Channel 5's remake of "The Forsytes."