TV star's husband: Alzheimer's is worse than cancer

Former GMTV presenter Fiona Phillips, 65, is experiencing advanced early-onset Alzheimer's disease. Her husband, Martin Frizell, has candidly shared the profound challenges they face daily, including managing her undiagnosed pain and cognitive decline. He admits to the difficult emotional toll, even expressing a wish that she had been diagnosed with cancer due to its comparatively higher research funding.

Frizell's updated account in their book, Remember When, details the isolating nature of caregiving. He describes Fiona's memory lapses and dependence on him for basic tasks. A viral video of Fiona thanking her book readers, filmed by Martin, underscored the widespread impact of dementia in the UK.

Despite the hardships, including the eventual renting out of their holiday villa in Tuscany, Martin remains dedicated. He seeks to raise awareness about the insufficient research funding for Alzheimer's, which affects millions in Britain and tragically claims more lives annually than heart disease and strokes.