Ross Kemp shares devastation as Barbara Windsor fails to recognise him

BARBARA Windsor's husband Scott Mitchell broke down over fears he'd given his dementia-suffering wife the coronavirus. Scott spoke to Ross Kemp on the ITV special Living With Dementia last night and revealed he had all but one symptom of coronavirus while taking care of Barbara, 82, in lockdown.

Dame Barbara Windsor's husband Scott Mitchell has confessed he feared spreading coronavirus to his wife during the lockdown, after experiencing worrying symptoms.The actor, 57, has been caring for his wife around the clock during the lockdown, six years after she was first diagnosed with Alzheimer's.Speaking to Ross Kemp on the ITV special titled Living with Dementia, which aired on Wednesday, Scott opened up about his concerns about passing on coronavirus to his wife.Scott, who has been married to Barbara, 82, for 20 years, revealed he experienced "every symptom" of the deadly virus apart from a persistent cough.He said: "So I don't know what it was, but I had every other symptom."My biggest fear was that I was going to give it to

Good Morning Britain, Ross Kemp opened up about her progress.In the emotional interview, Ross told Susanna Reid that he has not been able to see Barbara since lockdown began in the UK.The British actor and filmmaker admitted that there has been a ‘marked decline’ in her health. ‘The nature of the disease is that she initially knew exactly who I was and in three minutes she turned to me and asked me who I was.

Barbara Windsor's husband Scott Mitchell has opened up about the heartbreaking moment his wife has forgot him. During an appearance on Good Morning Britain, the 56-year-old updated fans about the progress of her dementia and how living with the disease has been a difficult battle.READ: Ross Kemp gives update on Barbara Windsor's heartbreaking Alzheimer's battle"She gets herself together for moments like that," he shared when speaking about taking her to the theatre.

Ross Kemp, 55, in his latest documentary, looks into living with Dementia and takes a look at how it has impacted his on-screen mother, Barbara Windsor who played Peggy Mitchel on EastEnders.

Barbara Windsor, has revealed the star's health is deteriorating and soon she may be moved to a care home.The beloved EastEnders actress, 82, was diagnosed with dementia in 2014 and appeared in the soap until 2016.Opening up about his wife's Alzheimer's battle, the 52-year-old admitted the Carry On Star may have to leave their marital home as she struggles to battle the brain functioning disease.Scott is set to discuss Barbara's devastating Alzheimer's battle with actor-turned-documentary-maker Ross Kemp, who portrayed her on-screen son Grant Mitchell on EastEnders, in a new television interview on Thursday night.The Sun said the actor told Ross he was given a "stark warning from her specialist".He said: "It's the thing I've always feared.

Barbara Windsor had an idyllic life with her toyboy husband Scott Mitchell before her devastating diagnosis with Alzheimer's disease.

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Dame Barbara Windsor is an iconic face of British television - starring in the likes of Eastenders and the Carry On films.

DAME Barbara Windsor no longer recognises pictures of herself, Ross Kemp has revealed. The legendary actress, 82, is suffering from Alzheimer's Disease and her on-screen son has told how it has now stopped her from even recognising herself.

Dame Barbara Windsor's heartbroken husband has revealed the 82-year-old actress may have to move to a care home as her Alzheimer's has worsened.Scott Mitchell, 57, said a specialist warned staying at home may no longer be sustainable for the EastEnders and Carry On starBarbara was diagnosed with Alzheimer's in 2014 and Scott has been campaigning to raise awareness of the disease ever since.He reportedly told a TV documentary made by the actress' former co-star and on-screen son Ross Kemp that his wife moving to a care home is "the thing I've always feared".According to The Sun, he said: "He's (the specialist) basically telling me I need to prepare myself that at some point it may not be sustainable to give her the kind of care she needs at

Ross Kemp spoke about his former on-screen mum, Dame Barbara Windsor's heartbreaking dementia battle on Good Morning Britain today. Ross, who used to play Grant Mitchell in the BBC soap EastEnders, said Peggy Mitchell star Barbara, 82, doesn't even know who she is anymore, with her health declining in lockdown.

delivered a letter to Downing Street signed by 100,000 people, asking for better provision for people with Alzheimer's.The letter said dementia care across the country was "difficult, and in some places even impossible, to access".It added: "Our experience is of a care system that too often doesn't care - one that is completely inadequate, unfair, unsustainable and in dire need of more money."Now Mitchell has reportedly told a TV documentary made by the actress' former co-star and on-screen son Ross Kemp that his wife moving to a care home is "the thing I've always feared".He said: "He's (the specialist) basically telling me I need to prepare myself that at some point it may not be sustainable to give her the kind of care she needs at the

Barbara Windsor's heartbroken husband has revealed the 82-year-old actress may have to move to a care home as her Alzheimer's has worsened.Scott Mitchell, 57, said a specialist warned staying at home may no longer be sustainable for the EastEnders and Carry On star.Dame Barbara was diagnosed with Alzheimer's in 2014 and Mitchell has been campaigning to raise awareness of the disease.He reportedly told a TV documentary made by the actress' former co-star and on-screen son Ross Kemp that his wife moving to a care home is "the thing I've always feared".He said: "He's (the specialist) basically telling me I need to prepare myself that at some point it may not be sustainable to give her the kind of care she needs at the house."I've had some

Barbara Windsor's husband has told of his heartbreak after he was told it might be best for her to be cared for in a home.

EastEnders actor and documentarian Ross Kemp is fronting a new programme about the difficulties of dealing with Alzheimer's. His new show, Ross Kemp: Living With Dementia, focuses on those that are suffering, particularly during the coronavirus lockdown.

EastEnders legend Barbara Windsor doesn't know who her husband Scott Mitchell is at times, amid her battle with Alzheimer's disease.

Ross Kemp’s programme Living With Dementia has left viewers emotional over EastEnders star Dame Barbara Windsor’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis.

SCOTT Mitchell hit the limelight after getting hitched to actress Barbara Windsor, who is famous for playing EastEnders’ much-loved, no-nonsense landlady, Peggy Mitchell. He has been vocal about the Carry On star's battle with Alzheimer's - here's what we know about him...

Ross Kemp revealed that his close friend Barbara Windsor didn't know who he was amid her battle with Alzheimer's. The 55-year-old investigative journalist has made a brand new series entitled Ross Kemp: Living With Dementia.

Ross Kemp has revealed how Alzheimer’s disease has left his former EastEnders co-star, Barbara Windsor unable to recognise him.Kemp starred alongside 82-year-old Windsor as they played mother and son Peggy and Grant Mitchell on the BBC One soap for over 20 years.Still close friends, the 55-year-old has spoken candidly about how Windsor’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis six years ago has changed the star as part of his latest documentary series Ross Kemp: Living With Dementia.“Barbara was my 'TV mum' on EastEnders and is hilariously funny and vivacious, with a rapier wit — we’ve always had a giggle, on and off set,” he told The Sun.