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Anthony France

Alastair Stewart reveals he can’t tie his shoelaces amid dementia battle

Alastair Stewart said that he felt ‘a bit discombobulated’ about six or nine months ago before being diagnosed. (Ian West/PA) - (PA Archive)

Broadcaster Alastair Stewart has revealed he can no longer tie his shoelaces as he battles dementia.

The longest-serving male newsreader on British television retired in 2023 after a 50-year career in TV.

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