Fiona Phillips Thanks Fans in Rare Video Amid Alzheimer's Memoir Release

Fiona Phillips, former GMTV host, has shared a rare video message thanking fans for their support following the release of her memoir, Remember When: My Life With Alzheimer's, which she co-authored with her husband Martin Frizell. Diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's in 2022, Fiona has openly discussed the impact of the disease on her life and marriage, including periods of silence and emotional distance before her diagnosis, as revealed in excerpts from their book. Martin has taken on full responsibility for household duties and stepped down as editor of ITV's This Morning to support Fiona. Friends like Alison Phillips have described how Alzheimer's has drastically limited Fiona's life and social activities, emphasizing the loneliness and challenges faced despite trial treatments. The memoir and public messages have elicited strong support from fans and colleagues, highlighting Fiona's enduring spirit despite the progression of her condition. This public sharing aims to raise awareness and offer comfort to others affected by Alzheimer's and dementia.