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Nigel Bates’ dementia revelation hits fans hard: ‘Going to be a tough watch’

Last night's episode of EastEnders saw Nigel Bates reveal to a stunned Yolande that he has been diagnosed with dementia.

This came as Nigel attempted to flee Walford after Phil offered to pass over ownership of the gym into his hands. Nigel has dementia (Credit: BBC) As the bombshell landed, heartbroken fans shared their reaction on social media afterwards. Nigel has a sad road ahead (Credit; BBC) Speaking about the storyline, EastEnders Executive Producer Chris Clenshaw revealed: “Nigel’s story will explore the challenges faced by people diagnosed with young on-set dementia and their loved ones.

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