Fiona Phillips shares heartbreaking Alzheimer's update as she praises husband for support
21.09.2023 - 13:00
/ dailyrecord.co.uk
Fiona Phillips has heaped praise on her husband Martin Frizell as she gave a heartbreaking update on her Alzheimer's diagnosis.
The 62-year-old shared her diagnosis earlier this year, saying it had come after suffering months of brain fog and anxiety. Fiona witnessed both of her parents battle the disease and said at the time it had ‘ravaged’ her family and had now ‘come for’ her.
Fiona is currently taking part in a clinical trial at University College Hospital London, searching for a cure, and said that her husband Martin, 64, was a big support for her.
Speaking to The Mirror on World Alzheimer's Day, she said: "I’m living with it by not letting it ruin things. I am just carrying on as much as I can. It’s when I talk about it that I can’t quite believe I’m talking about myself - I’m used to talking about it in relation to my mum and my dad having it.."
She continued: "My whole family have been slaughtered by it. I’m not sure if the drugs are working or not.. I don’t think anyone would know there is anything wrong with me.. but who knows? Would they?"
Fiona is full of praise for the role her husband, who is the editor of ITVs This Morning, and says he has stepped up since her diagnosis last year.
"Yes Martin is still stabbing me three times a day with these tiny needles with the drugs", Fiona said.
"I think he’ll be disappointed if it comes to an end and he can’t do that anymore."
"He’s been amazing," she continued. "One of the things that has happened to me is that I’ve lost all interest in cooking and food. I did used to like that but now when Martin gets home from work he’ll cook.
"I do feel a bit guilty because it’s another pressure on him but I just can’t be bothered. There are some days I can’t be bothered to do