Peter Egan praises Ricky Gervais for helping him through grief after wife's death

Peter Egan finds solace in After Life

Peter Egan, known for his role in After Life, has opened up about how the Netflix show helped him navigate his grief after the passing of his wife, Myra. Egan praised Ricky Gervais' handling of emotions in the show.

From Ever Decreasing Circles to After Life

Starring alongside Penelope Wilton, Egan found comfort in revisiting familiar character names in After Life, which he described as a full-circle moment from their time on Ever Decreasing Circles.

Embracing grief with the help of familiar faces

Egan shared that working with close friend Penelope Wilton on the show was a blessing as she knew his late wife well. He expressed admiration for Gervais' portrayal of grief, acknowledging the emotional challenges he faced.

Animal advocacy in the face of loss

Following his wife's passing, Egan has found solace in the companionship of his dogs. He credits his late wife for sparking his passion for animal advocacy and continues to raise awareness to prevent cruelty to animals.