Associates of J.K. Rowling say the author has begun refusing invitations to some public events due to security fears linked to her outspoken views on gender‑critical issues.

As she turned sixty on July 31, those close to her indicated that planning around her movements and travel now involves heightened precautions.

One reported incident involved a serious death threat delivered online, in which Rowling was told she would be killed with a hammer.

The claim was described in court testimony, where law enforcement characterised it as credible.

It reportedly prompted the author to increase security measures and repeatedly check for threats while attending to her family’s safety.

Rowling reportedly retained a legal team to monitor potential harassment or intimidation linked to her public statements.

Journalists and colleagues note that she now evaluates each public appearance carefully and declines events seen as posing higher risk.

While the author continues her ongoing advocacy and writing commitments, public outings are described as few and carefully selected.