The progression of the Pulp Fiction star's condition was shared by his family on Instagram in February and came after news in March 2022 that the star would be 'stepping away' from acting due to a diagnosis of aphasia.
Alzheimer's Society's Chief Executive Kate Lee said Alzheimers.org.uk saw 12,000% more visitors between February 14/15 and February 16/17.
Ms Lee was speaking as the charity, which provides support to carers and Alzheimer's patients, launched a campaign to highlight the changing nature of intimate relationships following a dementia diagnosis, which has received backing from celebrities. The campaign features an emotional TV and radio advert, narrated by Oscar-winning British actor Colin Firth.and said members of the press attempted to speak to her husband when he was getting coffee with friends.
Sharing her experience as a caregiver, she said in an Instagram video:"If you are someone that is looking after someone with dementia, you know how difficult and stressful it can be to get someone out into the world and just to navigate them safely, even just to get a cup of coffee." She requested photographers and"video people" to"keep your space" and asked other caregivers or dementia care specialists to share their tips and advice on how to get their loves ones"out in the world safely".
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