Fiona Phillips remembered who she was. In that brief moment of clarity, she delivered a heartfelt message that brought thousands to tears. Yet, she still couldn’t recall one of the biggest things she had accomplished
Fiona Phillips has shared a rare and touching message with fans after the release of her deeply personal memoir, Remember When: My Life with Alzheimer’s.
The former GMTV presenter, 64, who was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s in 2022, appeared in a short video shared by her husband, Martin Frizell, 66. The clip showed Fiona sitting in a park, enjoying an almond ice cream and smiling warmly as she thanked readers for their support.
“Hello! Thank you for reading my book. Really good of you. Hope you like it. Okay, bye!” she said, holding her treat with a sweet and simple joy that resonated with fans across the country.
Martin revealed in the post that Fiona had already forgotten she’d written the memoir by the time they reached its final chapters. “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,” he wrote in the caption.
The video prompted an outpouring of support. “Oh it’s so lovely to see your beautiful wife,” one fan commented, while another added, “So nice to see Fiona looking so great.” Good Morning Britain’s Susanna Reid also sent love, and This Morning’s Alice Beer congratulated the couple for completing the book, noting it could help many facing similar struggles.
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Fiona wrote the memoir with the help of Martin and journalist Alison Phillips. In a previous statement, she explained the motivation behind the book: “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.”