BBC presenter steps down after early-onset Alzheimer's diagnosis

BBC presenter steps down after early-onset Alzheimer's diagnosis

The 65-year old BBC presenter has stepped back from broadcasting since discovering that she has the early onset version of the disease. A BBC …

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