British actress Rachael Stirling has broken her silence 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 sparked significant media interest after Stirling discussed the private gesture she made following her mother's death.

She made clear that the act was a private form of mourning and not something she felt warranted criticism.

Diana Rigg was a widely respected actress, remembered for her roles in The Avengers and Game of Thrones.

Rigg's standing as a cultural icon remains strong, and Stirling has long paid tribute to her influence.

Stirlng is also expected to take part at an upcoming event in Tisbury.