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Miriam Margolyes, 82, shares heartbreaking details of her father's dementia: 'He was no longer the man I knew. It was utterly devastating'
The actress has opened up about her late father Joseph's battle with dementia in support of Alzheimer's Society.
The TV personality has shared details of her father's experience to highlight a series of adverts featuring couples affected by dementia who have vowed to stay together in 'sickness and in health'. The emotional ad for Alzheimer Society, narrated by actor Colin Firth, shows the realities of living with dementia as a wife cares for her husband as the condition gets progressively worse. Chief Executive of Alzheimer's Society Kate Lee said: 'We're so grateful to supporters like Miriam for sharing their personal stories about dementia to raise awareness of this devastating condition.
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