TV presenter Fiona Phillips reveals she has Alzheimer’s at age of 62

GMTV host undergoing trials for new drug that scientists hope could slow or reverse the illness

The television presenter Fiona Phillips has disclosed she has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and is undergoing trials for a new drug that scientists hope could slow or reverse the illness.

The 62-year-old said she was informed she had the illness 18 months ago, having had months of brain fog and anxiety. Her mother, father, uncle and grandparents had Alzheimer's, she said.