Fiona Phillips has Alzheimers aged just 62

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"Somebody I used to know"
by Wendy Mitchell

about her own experience of being diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's at the age of 58.

It is now linked to diabetes and being referred to as Diabetes 3.

I hadn't heard that. My Mum had Alzheimer's and died at 86.
She'd also developed diabetes fairly late in life. My sister had told her it had been linked to the blood pressure tablets they both took; sister changed hers but Mum didn't.
How ironic if the diabetes led to or contributed to the Alzheimer's ☹️

This is sad, such an awful disease, I hope she has many more good years and the treatment is a success.

Something to be said for that Nicenanny3 I don't have any family history so no point worrying about things.

My daughter was an admiral nurse for some time and worked with a young man of 42 who developed dementia. His wife had to work so his children came home from school at lunchtime to make sure he was OK and get him some lunch. So very sad

How sad only 62 I remember watching a programme about her Dad who had it. I think I would rather not know think it would taint the rest of your life something like this hanging over you, but I believe she is receiving treatment fingers crossed it works.

Really sorry to hear this. I too read her autobiography, and watched some of the programmes she made about dementia.

Yes, remember Fiona fondly. Sad indeed...... One of those presenters you felt was in the room with you and happy to be so. However, I do think her being the main topic of the news day for the majority of the show was somewhat OTT. Maybe her husband being in charge of the show determined that.

Such sad news. Both my parents died either from or with Alzheimer's, and sometimes, at 2am, as I lie awake, I dread what is ahead of me.

I met Fiona Philips once when I was working. She was charming and down to earth. Hope she stays well for many years and that this cruel disease doesn’t progress quickly x

This terrifies me. I have seen family die with cancer and Alzheimer’s and the latter is for me the very worst. It is so cruel and I dread this awful disease. Poor Fiona.

MiL had it for 10 years before she died, a lovely lady, it was tradgic.
It is now linked to diabetes and being referred to as Diabetes 3.

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Alzheimer's is such a cruel disease, and relatively early onset, as in Fiona's case, is particularly hard to bear. Many of us here will have first hand experience of it's impact on family or friends, and it can be devastating. Some progress does appear to being achieved with treatment, but there's still an awful long way to go before we gain any real control over it. Thinking of Fiona and her family at this very difficult time.

So very sad really feel for her, and of course Martin and her family, so young! My dad died of Alzheimer’s I looked after him for many years, it’s something I dread for myself and other members of family, wishing her all the very best I know she was really scared she might succumb to this cruel disease.

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Isn’t she the one married to Martin Frizzel , head of ITV or something like that , and who recently made some tetchy remarks to reporters ? Poor man, no wonder !!

She is married to Martin Frizzel who is the boss of This Morning.

Alzheimer's (indeed, all dementia) is such a cruel disease. I lost my own mum to it several years ago, and then on Friday, we also lost my MiL to it. You effectively lose your loved one twice - first as the disease slowly robs them of everything which made them 'them', then again when they finally die. It terrifies me. Poor Fiona and her family. My heart goes out to them.

I remember her taking some tests that would show whether or not she was genetically predisposed to get the disease, I think that at the end of the programme she left the envelope with the results unopened. Such a shame.

Ahh I ve remembered Fiona Phillips now but I haven’t seen her for years but looking at the programmes she’s on I don’t watch any of them so that’s maybe why 😂. Just couldn’t recall the name and face but I did as I was told and googled her 😂

Yes very sad a heavy family history what a shame

Isn’t she the one married to Martin Frizzel , head of ITV or something like that , and who recently made some tetchy remarks to reporters ? Poor man, no wonder !!

How very sad, Alzheimer’s is such a cruel disease.

It is indeed very sad for her but she is such a bright and positive person In sure she will go on campaigning and raising awareness of this very sad condition

Such a shame. I always liked Fiona she cared very much for her parents and had a very long and upsetting time. Good luck Fiona.

I have just written a nice answer to Casdon and lost it to that damn Aldi advert.

Anyway, I said you are correct. Interview in the Miirror suggests she’s on some symptom masking drugs which won’t slow progression, and a treatment trial where she may be receiving a placebo

And agree re hoping for effective safe treatments.

Always liked Fiona, very sad news…🥺

I've just read that her mother, father, grandparents and uncle all had Alzheimer's. Good luck to her.