While reflecting on her own coming of age, Helen Mirren referenced Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain’s death.
During an interview with Evening Standard’s “Brave New World” podcast, the actress, 79, opened up about how “sad” it was that Cobain died at such a young age and didn’t get a chance to be a part of and witness the growth of modern technology.
“You’ve moved through your life, and you are at the other end of your life,” she said. “You’re at the place you never imagined you’d ever reach when you’re 20, or 30 or even 40. But the reality is you do reach it — if you’re lucky. And that’s the No. 1 thing you realize … is your good fortune at getting to be [alive]. I’m 79, and you lose people along the way.
NIRVANA MANAGER DANNY GOLDBERG OPENS UP ABOUT KURT COBAIN’S FINAL INTERVENTION BEFORE TRAGIC SUICIDE
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