Fiona Phillips in rare video message as she thanks fans for supporting Alzheimer's memoir
A video message from Fiona Phillips has been shared by her husband Martin Frizell this week. It comes following the release of her memoir in which she opens up about her experience of living with early-onset Alzheimer's disease.
Former GMTV host Fiona, 64, announced in 2023 that she had been diagnosed with dementia the previous year. The Mirror columnist has since worked on the newly-released book Remember When: My Life with Alzheimer's, with the help of Martin, 66, and journalist Alison Phillips.
Following its publication, Martin took to Instagram this afternoon to share a message from his wife, who's said to forgotten that she was writing a book by the time they reached its final chapters. He posted footage of Fiona thanking fans for their support over the memoir's release.
The video showed Fiona expressing her gratitude as she held an ice cream whilst in a park with Martin. She said in the message to fans today: "Hello! Thank you for reading my book. Really good of you. Hope you like it. Okay, bye!"
Martin, who stepped down as the editor of This Morning earlier this year, shared in the caption that they had been out for a walk. He wrote: "Out for a walk and an Almond Magnum on a hot London afternoon and some words of gratitude for all the kind folk thinking of delving into her book."
His post prompted an outpouring of supportive messages. One person wrote: "Oh it's so lovely to see your beautiful wife." Another said: "So nice to see Fiona looking so great." A third wrote: "Sending you both love, great to see you."
Someone else said in the comments section: "Thank you Martin for this clip of Fiona. So lovely to see her." Sharing their thoughts, another fan wrote: "So lovely to see Fiona out in the sunshine. Thinking of you both Martin. Big hugs."
Another person reacted to Martin's post: "Lovely little clip. Thank you for sharing." Whilst someone else commented: "Awwww.. it's lovely to see you."
A host of celebrities responded to the post too. Good Morning Britain host Susanna Reid: "Loads of love to you both." This Morning's Alice Beer said: "Congratulations to you both on getting the words on the page. I think you will really help the many many others in a similar situation."
In a statement issued prior to the release of her memoir, Fiona said that she hoped to raise awareness around Alzheimer's following her diagnosis. She said: "I hope this book can show people a little about what it is like to live with Alzheimer's.
"How frightening and confusing it is. But also how much life can still bring joy and be valued. And if you or someone you love is in the early stages of Alzheimer's, I hope this book brings you some comfort. I want you to know, you are not alone."
If you have been affected by this story, advice and support can be found at Dementia UK.
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