Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleFormer Channel 4 news presenter Jon Snow, 78, has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. His wife, epidemiologist Dr Precious Lunga, 51, expressed anger at people “writing off” her husband following his diagnosis. The couple's experience with the diagnosis is explored in a new Channel 4 documentary titled Jon Snow: A Last Big Story.Dr Lunga highlighted the significant stigma surrounding Alzheimer's disease, which she found particularly frustrating. She emphasised that individuals with Alzheimer's can still be valuable members of society and contribute meaningfully. In fullJon Snow’s wife shares ‘anger’ over Alzheimer’s diagnosis in heartbreaking admissionThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Jon Snow’s wife speaks out about Alzheimer’s stigma in new Channel 4 documentary
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleFormer Channel 4 news presenter Jon Snow, 78, has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. His wife, epidemiologist Dr Precious Lunga, 51, expressed anger at people “writing off” her husband following his diagnosis. The couple's experience with the diagnosis is explored in a new Channel 4 documentary titled Jon Snow: A Last Big Story.Dr Lunga highlighted the significant stigma surrounding Alzheimer's disease, which she found particularly frustrating. She emphasised that individuals with Alzheimer's can still be valuable members of society and contribute meaningfully. In fullJon Snow’s wife shares ‘anger’ over Alzheimer’s diagnosis in heartbreaking admissionThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Jon Snow, 78, former Channel 4 presenter, diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease; wife epidemiologist Dr Precious Lunga challenges stigma in new documentary. Lunga emphasizes that Alzheimer's patients remain valued contributors to society, countering dismissal and societal stigma.
