Legendary singer Tony Christie has spoken about supporting his wife Sue through her 'painful' health battles, while describing her as 'his rock' as he faces his own dementia diagnosis. The 82-year-old, known for hits like 'Amarillo', received his dementia diagnosis in January 2023.
Sue has been living with fibromyalgia for several years, a long-term condition that causes pain all over the body, according to the NHS. Christie said: 'Sue's been dealing with fibromyalgia for years, and just as she's been there for me, I'm there for her. We support each other through the difficult days.'
The couple, married for over 50 years, met in 1968 at a nightclub in Sheffield. Christie recalled: 'I took one look at her and told my bass player, Mike, 'That's the girl I'm going to marry.' He thought I was mad, but I knew.' He attributes their lasting marriage to humour and mutual support.
Christie has teamed up with Music for Dementia for a Christmas campaign titled 'Give the Music Back', highlighting how music can help those with dementia. He said: 'I sing every day, it makes me feel alive. The doctor told me I'm very lucky to be in the music business because music is one of the best things for dementia. It holds it back.'
