Former Channel 4 News anchor Jon Snow diagnosed with Alzheimer’s
Former Channel 4 News anchor Jon Snow has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. He will discuss his diagnosis in an upcoming documentary titled 'Jon Snow: A Last Big Story,' which focuses on a mining disaster in Zambia. Snow's decision to speak publicly about his condition aims to raise awareness and spark conversations about dementia.
- ▪Jon Snow was the face of Channel 4 News for 32 years, known for his distinctive ties and socks.
- ▪His diagnosis was accelerated by a moment of confusion regarding his work schedule, ten months after leaving Channel 4.
- ▪Michelle Dyson, chief executive of the Alzheimer's Society, praised Snow's courage in discussing his diagnosis publicly.
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Jon Snow with a Bafta award in 2016. Photograph: Stuart C Wilson/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenJon Snow with a Bafta award in 2016. Photograph: Stuart C Wilson/Getty ImagesJon SnowFormer Channel 4 News anchor Jon Snow diagnosed with Alzheimer’sLong-serving presenter talks about diagnosis in documentary on mining disaster to be broadcast on 20 JuneHarry TaylorFri 5 Jun 2026 13.57 EDTFirst published on Fri 5 Jun 2026 12.44 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleThe former Channel 4 News anchor Jon Snow has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia, the Alzheimer’s Society has said.Snow, who presented his last news bulletin in December 2021, will take part in a documentary that will be broadcast on Channel 4 and in which he talks about his diagnosis.In the…
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