Cold Feet star opens up about condition that was a ‘shock’ to her body

Health & Fitness
1 Apr 2026 • 9:09 AM MYT
The Independent
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  • Actress Hermione Norris, 59, has disclosed her battle with long Covid, describing the condition as a "shock" to her body and questioning her physical capabilities.
  • The Cold Feet star, now recovering, initially had concerns about her fitness before participating in the upcoming BBC series Pilgrimage: The Road To Holy Island.
  • Despite her worries, Norris found herself "pleasantly surprised" by her physical performance during the challenging pilgrimage through north-east England.
  • She now focuses on maintaining her health through exercise and managing an autoimmune condition, noting she feels physiologically different since her illness.
  • Long Covid is defined by the NHS as symptoms lasting longer than 12 weeks, including extreme fatigue, shortness of breath, and brain fog.

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