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Jon Snow admits ‘whatever happens, happens’ after Alzheimer’s diagnosis
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 inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleVeteran news presenter Jon Snow, aged 78, has publicly shared his Alzheimer's diagnosis, revealing he has been living with the neurological condition since 2023 after initially hesitating to seek medical advice. Snow expressed that he is “not afraid of death” and feels little fear regarding his diagnosis, stating, “whatever happens, happens,” and noting his active lifestyle. His health journey is the subject of a new Channel 4 documentary, Jon Snow: A Last Big Story, which also covers his retirement from newsreading. Snow's wife, epidemiologist Precious Lunga, observed that he began exhibiting symptoms after a period of depression following his retirement from Channel 4 News in 2021. The Alzheimer's Society commended Snow's decision to go public, emphasising the crucial role of early diagnosis in accessing support, while Snow himself was 'truly bowled over' by public support and believes knowing his diagnosis is beneficial. In fullJon Snow says he’s ‘not afraid of death’ amid life-changing diagnosisThank 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
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dailymail.com
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mirror.co.uk
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TV's Jon Snow felt people 'struck him off' after dementia diagnosis says wife
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independent.co.uk
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inews.co.uk
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theguardian.com
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Jon Snow admits ‘whatever happens, happens’ after Alzheimer’s diagnosis
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Jon Snow’s wife shares ‘anger’ over Alzheimer’s diagnosis in heartbreaking admission
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