Davina McCall's 'heartbreaking' family announcement prompts huge social media response

Davina McCall has made a 'heartbreaking' family announcement on social media.

The Long Lost Family presenter has shared a statement about her father's Alzheimer's struggle on Instagram.

Alongside a picture of her parent, she wrote: "This is my Mum and Dad .. Dad ( Andrew … total legend ) has Alzheimer’s.

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"My mum has cared for him so brilliantly. He is now in a wonderful home, where they take amazing care of him. It’s been hard on my mum but she was at breaking point.

"He is ok, but it is f***ing heartbreaking this illness.

"The worst thing is the loss of dignity… there are great inroads being made into new treatments … I heard of great hope of a new one in Australia very recently."

She continued: "2/3 rds of Alzheimer’s patients are women … taking hrt is known to reduce your risk of getting it .

"If you know anyone with Alzheimer’s, @alzheimerssoc are so helpful, my heart goes out to anyone supporting a loved one with Alzheimer’s or anyone that’s lost someone to this cruel illness .

"And a heartfelt thank u to my my mum x you are the best Gabba."

Many people replied to the post offering support to Davina, Birmingham Live reports.

The Gut Health Doctor replied: "Oh Davina! It’s such a horrible disease, thinking of your fam"

"Sending much love to all three of you," another follower replied.

Jools Oliver said: "Wonderful mum and dad."

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