November 28th 2024.
Last year, the beloved TV star Fiona Phillips made a brave announcement - she had been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. This news was met with shock and sadness from her fans, who have watched her on their screens for decades. Fiona, who is 63 years old, is best known for being one of the faces of the popular morning show GMTV. She first joined the show in the 1990s and it was there that she met her now-husband Martin Frizell, who is 65. The couple has been married for nearly 30 years.
In July 2023, Fiona made her diagnosis public. She explained that she had received the news a year prior and was now undergoing trials for a revolutionary treatment in hopes of finding a cure. "I just hope I can help find a cure which might make things better for others in the future," she said. Fiona has unfortunately witnessed the devastating effects of Alzheimer's disease firsthand, as both her parents suffered from it. She described it as "heartbreaking" and expressed her anger at how this disease has impacted her family.
Fiona's diagnosis came as a shock, as she had always thought she would be diagnosed with Alzheimer's much later in life, possibly when she was 80. But at only 61 years old, she was facing this difficult reality. According to Alzheimers.org.uk, when a person develops dementia before the age of 65, it is known as young-onset dementia.
Young-onset dementia, also known as early-onset dementia, often presents with different symptoms compared to Alzheimer's in older individuals. Fiona has been a strong advocate for raising awareness about this and other forms of dementia. She has also been open about her struggles and fears, admitting that she was worried about how people would perceive her. "There is still an issue with this disease that the public thinks of old people, bending over a stick, talking to themselves," she said.
Despite her diagnosis, Fiona continues to live her life to the fullest. She enjoys spending time with her family, going out with friends, and even walking every day. Her husband Martin has been her rock throughout this journey, and she is grateful for the incredible support she has received from her loved ones and the public.
Fiona is best known for her work on GMTV, which she co-hosted with Eamonn Holmes for many years. She also appeared on popular TV shows such as Loose Women and Lorraine, and even competed on Strictly Come Dancing in 2005. In addition to her successful TV career, she has also worked in radio.
Fiona and Martin have been married since 1997 and share two children - Nat and Mackenzie. When she announced her diagnosis, she spoke about how her sons have been supporting her through this difficult time. Martin, who has been the editor of ITV's This Morning for the past decade, recently announced that he will be stepping down from his role in 2025. He explained that his family priorities have changed and he wants to focus on spending more time with Fiona and their children.
Fiona and Martin's love story and enduring marriage have captured the hearts of many. Despite the challenges they have faced, they continue to support each other and remain a strong and loving couple. Their story serves as an inspiration to us all, reminding us to cherish our loved ones and make the most out of every moment we have together.
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