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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Ellie Iorizzo

Hugh Dennis on importance of Outnumbered dementia storyline

Outnumbered star Hugh Dennis has said portraying a family dealing with dementia and the difficult decisions it brings in the BBC sitcom was important in helping to normalise the disease.

The comedian, actor and presenter, 61, was among those trekking around London on Saturday taking in landmarks including the Tower of London, St Paul’s Cathedral and the London Eye in aid of the Alzheimer’s Society.

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