British actress Rachael Stirling has pushed back 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 described the act as a personal tribute and said she was unprepared for the reaction it would draw.

The comparison drew widespread attention after Stirling opened up about the private gesture she made following her mother's death.

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

Diana Rigg was one of Britain's most celebrated actress, best known for her roles in The Avengers and Game of Thrones.

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

Stirlng is also set to appear at an upcoming event in Tisbury.