Former Channel 4 News presenter Jon Snow reveals Alzheimer's diagnosis
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Summary
Former Channel 4 News presenter Jon Snow, aged 79, has revealed he is living with Alzheimer's disease. The Alzheimer's Society announced that Snow has chosen to speak publicly about his condition for the first time in a new documentary airing on Channel 4. The charity's CEO, Michelle Dyson, noted Snow's decision to raise awareness about dementia, which affects around one million people across the UK.
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