In a moving revelation, Martin Frizell has opened up about his wife Fiona Phillips' heartbreaking final wish before her Alzheimer's diagnosis. The former GMTV presenter, 62, was diagnosed with the cruel disease last year, and her husband has now shared intimate details of their emotional journey.
The Devastating Diagnosis
Frizell, editor of ITV's This Morning, described how Phillips had made one simple request before her condition became apparent: "She just wanted us to grow old together." The couple, married since 1997, now face the painful reality of the disease's progression.
A Career Cut Short
Phillips, who became a household name presenting GMTV's breakfast show between 1997 and 2008, had to step back from her successful media career as symptoms emerged. Her husband revealed she initially dismissed her forgetfulness as menopausal symptoms before the shocking diagnosis.
The Family's Brave Battle
The couple's two adult sons have been instrumental in supporting their mother through treatment. Frizell praised their resilience, saying: "The boys have been amazing - they've really stepped up to help care for their mum."
Phillips is currently undergoing revolutionary new drug trials that could potentially slow the disease's progression, offering a glimmer of hope for the family.
