Fiona Phillips’ husband Martin Frizell shared some bittersweet news on his Instagram as his wife continues to battle early onset Alzheimer’s.
Fiona Phillips’ husband Martin Frizell has delivered a heartbreaking update as she continues her courageous fight against Alzheimer’s disease.
The beloved presenter received her early onset Alzheimer’s diagnosis in 2022, and her condition has sadly worsened since then.
Martin took to Instagram to share a snapshot of their book Remember When sitting proudly at number five on the Sunday Times Bestsellers List.
The pair launched Remember When last month, where Martin poignantly describes the devastating moment Fiona couldn’t recognise their eldest son Nat, 24.
His social media post featured a treasured throwback photograph of Fiona taken before her diagnosis struck, reports the Express.
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The heartfelt caption explained: “I’m sitting under a pink awning hence the colour of the Sunday Times Bestsellers list – the chart everyone wants to be on.
“And for the fifth consecutive week, Fiona is on the bestsellers list (she made No1). She wants to say a massive thank you to everyone who has shown interest in her story, it’s really lifted her mood.
“Can I also thank the many folk who have been in touch with their own stories, suggestions of new treatments and memories of Fiona from her working days. I attach my favourite picture of her from a tv location shoot and shows what a force of life and vitality she had.
“It’s from one of the many photo albums we flick through as we enjoy Sting’s essential collection – he’s replaced the Stylistics!”.
Supporters flooded the comments with messages of love, with one writing: “Beautiful photo, thank you for sharing.”
Another supporter penned: “Devastating illness, sending love.”
A third person commented: “Such a cruel disease. I’ve read the book too, it was very enlightening but so sad for such a lovely lady.
“Best wishes Martin and Fiona you are so brave xxx.”
Meanwhile, a fourth person noted: “I loved watching Fiona on GMTV – great photo.”
Former This Morning editor Martin made a return appearance on the programme to discuss the book, though Fiona was too unwell to accompany him.
Speaking to presenters Alison Hammond and Dermot O’Leary, he explained: “She’s got bad depression because she wants to work, she’s not well enough today to come and talk to you.”
Frustrated by the insufficient attention given to the condition, which ranks as the UK’s leading cause of death, Martin’s original intention to pen a few paragraphs eventually expanded into 24,000 words.
He explained: “It started off when we knew it was Alzheimer’s. It was to give her a purpose, to give her something to do. This is a bubbly smart, fearless woman, very modern woman and all of a sudden it stops.
“I just get very angry no one talks about it. We become invisible with Alzheimer’s, no one wants to talk about it.”
Discussing Fiona’s present state, Martin revealed: “She’s got anxiety, she’s got a secondary problem that causes her to be in a lot of pain, which adds to the confusion.”
Source: Celebrities - dailystar.co.uk
