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Jon Snow Reveals Alzheimer’s Diagnosis in New Documentary

6/5/2026

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Jon Snow Reveals

Jon Snow, presenter, disclosed his Alzheimer’s diagnosis, identified in 2023.
He appears in “Jon Snow: A Last Big Story,” airing on 20 June 8 pm.
The film follows Snow and Precious Lunga as he investigates a mining disaster with Alzheimer’s.
Alzheimer’s Society chief executive Michelle Dyson called it an act of courage and noted dementia affects about one million UK residents, accounts for 60-80 % of cases and is the leading cause of death.

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Snow Investigates

Basement Films produced a 90-minute documentary commissioned by Louisa Compton, Head of News at Channel 4.
Laura Warner directed the film, which Robert MacQueen and Charles Sibanda-Lunga produced.
The documentary follows Snow’s investigation with Zambian campaigners to expose a copper-mine disaster that received little media coverage.
During Snow’s tenure, Channel 4 News earned ten BAFTA TV awards, the 2005 Richard Dimbleby Award and the 2015 BAFTA Fellowship.

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Snow Demands Diagnosis

The Alzheimer's Society says dementia is not a normal part of ageing.
It warns that many UK patients wait far too long for a diagnosis, indicating systemic delays.
The charity adds that early diagnosis can unlock vital support, help families plan ahead, and enable participation in clinical trials.
Snow admits he initially tried to hide his condition because stigma makes him feel socially ‘dead.’

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Jon Snow Reveals

Jon Snow, presenter, disclosed his Alzheimer’s diagnosis, identified in 2023.
He appears in “Jon Snow: A Last Big Story,” airing on 20 June 8 pm.
The film follows Snow and Precious Lunga as he investigates a mining disaster with Alzheimer’s.
Alzheimer’s Society chief executive Michelle Dyson called it an act of courage and noted dementia affects about one million UK residents, accounts for 60-80 % of cases and is the leading cause of death.

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