The husband of Fiona Phillips, Martin Frizell, has reflected on his wife’s Alzheimer’s struggles in a heartbreaking update.
Presenter Fiona, 64, was diagnosed with the degenerative brain disorder three years ago. At the time, she revealed how it had “ravaged” her family, after her parents battled the disease, before adding: “And now it has come for me.”
And on Sunday (March 30), Fiona’s husband Martin shared an emotional update, admitting it was “tough” celebrating Mother’s Day.
Her husband uploaded a rare photo (Credit: Instagram)
Fiona Phillips’ husband issues sad update
On Sunday (March 30) former This Morning boss Martin Frizell took to his Instagram to pay a heartbreaking tribute to his wife on Mother’s Day.
Martin uploaded a photo – taken four years ago – of Fiona, smiling and waving and the camera.
“If Mother’s Day is tough, you’re not alone,” he wrote in the caption.
Martin added: “Share the good times. This was Fiona four years ago just before symptoms started. It’s my favourite picture of a wonderful mum.”