Fiona Phillips’ husband has shared that she has become apprehensive about discussing Alzheimer’s disease, a significant shift from her previous openness. The 65-year-old former journalist was diagnosed with the progressive brain disorder in 2022 and authored a book titled “Remember When: My life with Alzheimer’s” last year.

While she was actively addressing the disease during the book’s creation, Fiona’s husband, Martin Frizell, revealed that she now prefers not to broach the topic. Speaking on a segment of Good Morning Britain, Martin expressed, “The book she wrote last year involved a lot of discussion about it. However, her current coping mechanism, which varies for everyone, involves avoiding conversations about Alzheimer’s. And we respect that.”

Martin also disclosed that Fiona is now grappling with chronic depression and has developed a sense of fear, contrasting her previous fearless demeanor. He explained, “She attributes her struggles to chronic depression, a symptom that has emerged alongside her condition.”

Recently, Martin mentioned that Fiona no longer recalls the events of Christmas 2025. While appearing on Lorraine, he shared, “She has lost her memory of Christmas, as well as New Year. I want to clarify that she is not incapacitated in any way; she is very much present with us.”

Describing the impact of Alzheimer’s on Fiona, Martin highlighted the challenges they face when traveling, stating, “Fiona often gets disoriented, repeatedly questioning her surroundings and situation, almost every minute throughout our journeys. The stress can be overwhelming, to the point where I considered turning back home in a taxi, her only place of solace. But her struggles far outweigh any self-pity I may feel.”

Martin conveyed the immense difficulty Fiona and their family are enduring, remarking, “Each day, we witness her slipping away. It is heartbreaking to witness the transformation of a once vibrant and proud individual, now losing her sense of self and dignity.”

The evolving situation has been described by Martin as “agonizing” for Fiona and their loved ones, underscoring the emotional toll of witnessing her decline.