July 4th 2023.
Fiona Phillips, the beloved ITV presenter, has revealed that she has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's. This heartbreaking diagnosis came after she experienced months of brain fog and anxiety. She is now undergoing trials as part of research into a revolutionary treatment that is being investigated by scientists.
The 62-year-old journalist spoke to The Mirror about her diagnosis, saying that it has 'ravaged' her family and has now come for her. She also expressed her sorrow for all the people across the country who are affected by the illness. Fiona said, "It’s heartbreaking. I just hope I can help find a cure which might make things better for others in the future.”
Fiona was shocked to receive her diagnosis at the age of 61, saying "It’s something I might have thought I’d get at 80. But I was still only 61 years old.” Her husband, Martin Frizell, was with her as she gave the interview, and he agreed that the diagnosis was a total shock for them both.
The former breakfast TV host has kept her diagnosis a secret for 18 months, but decided she can no longer hide it. She hopes to challenge the stigma around the illness and encourage conversations by sharing her story. She said, “No one has known because I haven’t been blaring out loud, ‘Oh yeah, I’ve got Alzheimer’s’. And I have been so worried people will judge me or put labels on me.”
Fiona is most known for her presenting work on GMTV alongside Eamonn Holmes, her appearance in Strictly Come Dancing in 2005, her stint as a panelist on Loose Women in the 2000s, her presenting work on BBC One's Watchdog, and her agony aunt column with New! magazine.
If you or someone you know is affected by Alzheimer's disease or dementia, more information and support is available at alzheimers.org.uk. You can contact their support line on 0333 150 3456.
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