A grief-stricken Manchester woman has recounted her shock at how her mum was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in her 60s after suffering brain fog.
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Fiona Phillips and This Morning editor Martin Frizell have been “very overwhelmed” by public support, Holly Willoughby has revealed.
The This Morning host said the pair were hugely grateful for the outpouring of kind messages. Phillips, a former GMTV presenter, recently revealed her diagnosis with Alzheimer's disease in an interview with the Daily Mirror. Frizell, himself a former GMTV editor, shared that he felt "sick" upon hearing the news and sadly noted that Alzheimer's has affected multiple members of Phillips' family.
Willoughby, speaking on This Morning, described the situation as "extra cruel and sad" due to the fact that Phillips' mother, father, grandparents, and uncle have all suffered from the disease. She said: "Let's send our love to Fiona, and I know that so many kind messages have come through the show for them, and I know they feel very overwhelmed with the support they've been getting so thank you."
In addition to public support, Phillips has received messages from various Labour MPs, including Harriet Harman, Yvette Cooper, and Jess Phillips. Former Daily Mirror editor Kevin Maguire, as well as former GMTV presenters Eamonn Holmes and Lorraine Kelly, have also expressed their thoughts and well wishes for Phillips and her family during this difficult time.
During a segment on This Morning, presenter Vanessa Feltz spoke highly of Phillips, describing her as an "incredibly bright, amazingly quick thinking, highly intelligent, and very intuitive" person. Feltz, who has known Phillips for over 30 years, commended her for bravely sharing her story, stating that it will provide support and information to many families going through similar experiences. Feltz emphasised the need for increased funding and
A grief-stricken Manchester woman has recounted her shock at how her mum was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in her 60s after suffering brain fog.
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Former television star Fiona Phillips has made her message clear to the British public: "Thank you."
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Earlier this week, presenter and journalist Fiona Phillips made the shocking announcement that she has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's at 62. Fiona, who also lost her mother and father to the disease, revealed that she was told the news last year. She decided to go public as she wants to use her platform to raise awareness of Alzheimer's and Dementia.
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Former GMTV presenter Fiona Phillips shared the heartbreaking news yesterday that she has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease.The 62-year-old shared with The Mirror, where she is a columnist, all about her condition and said that her disease has "ravaged" her family and now it has "come for" her. Now her husband, This Morning boss Martin Frizell, has spoken out about her battle and confirmed that he and her two sons will be by her side now she is on a treatment journey. Martin, who also spoke to The Mirror, was asked if he found it difficult coping with Fiona’s episodes of memory loss.
Fiona Phillips revealed on Tuesday that she was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease last year after suffering months of anxiety, brain fog and forgetfulness.
Former ITV broadcaster Fiona Phillips has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's at the age of 62 and has candidly opened up about spotting the first symptom before it was formally confirmed by her doctor.
Lorraine Kelly is amongst the many TV stars who are sending their love and support to Fiona Phillips after her devastating diagnosis. Yesterday (July 4), the journalist and presenter announced she has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease at the young age of 62.
Fiona Phillips has pinpointed the very first symptom of Alzheimer's she spotted in herself before her heartbreaking diagnosis.
Former GMTV presener Fiona Phillips has been sent thousands of messages of support after she publicly revealed that she has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.
Fiona Phillips has revealed that she is living with Alzheimer's at the age of 62.
Journalist and TV presenter Fiona Phillips has revealed her heartbreaking diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease aged just 62.
Fiona Phillips lived in fear for years – scared that she would fall victim to the terrible Alzheimer's Disease that killed both her parents. In fact, the 62 year old former GMTV legend even made plans for her family, should the unthinkable happen. Now her horrors have come true, with the TV presenter revealing her own "heartbreaking" diagnosis to the Mirror.
Broadcaster Fiona Phillips has shared the sad news that she has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease, revealing to the Mirror that it has "ravaged" her family and now it has "come for" her too. Fiona and her husband, This Morning editor Martin Frizell, have opened up about how the illness has impacted their marriage, with Martin, 64, telling The Mirror that he has had to ramp up his husband duties following his wife's diagnosis.