Barbara Windsor has opened up for the first time on camera since her dementia diagnosis, speaking abut the disease.
In the video, which was shot in her own home, the 81-year-old reaches out to encourage London Marathon runners to pledge their fundraising to finding a cure for dementia.
She says, ''well done all you lucky people who have secured a place to run at the iconic 2019 Virgin Money London Marathon. This year I'm asking you to make a stand against dementia. Use your place to run for the Dementia Revolution – for Alzheimer's Society and Alzheimer's Research UK."
She continues, ''support ground-breaking research to find a cure for a condition that affects so many people, like me. With your help, we can - and will - end dementia, with research.''
We are honoured that Dame Barbara Windsor is standing with the #DementiaRevolution. If you have been successful in the #LondonMarathon ballot, please use your place to raise money to power groundbreaking dementia research https://t.co/lBfIHWpwaf pic.twitter.com/TvJ1zBpPGb
— Dementia Revolution (@DementiaRev) October 8, 2018
The video come alongside a blog on Dementia Revolution's website, where Barbra discussed her diagnosis in depth.
She said how grateful she is for the support that she has received.
She wrote, ''when my husband Scott and I went public about my diagnosis earlier this year, I was overwhelmed by the reaction and all the messages of support we received.''
"Before we can develop life-changing treatments and ultimately a cure for Alzheimer’s and other causes of dementia, we must first change attitudes. I hope that by sharing my story, I can help raise awareness of this cruel condition and encourage more people to support dementia research."
Her husband Scott appeared on Loose Women to speak about Barbara's health and panellist Jane Moore posted about his touching interview on Instagram.
Fans were flooding the comments, writing how heartwarming his words were.
One wrote, ''what a beautiful man so kind and caring so glad Barbara has him taking care of her.''
While another said, ''it really was so emotional today. Scott did so well. What a lovely husband Dame Barbara has.''
Scott has opened up about his wife's battle before, saying how he had a stair lift installed to assist his wife.
He said, ''the first time she got in it, I became like a 1970's fairground attendant who said, 'Single riders only please. Hold tight now and scream if you want to go faster. She found it hysterically funny, so now I have to do it every time. It's so stupid but it brings us such joy and shields the sadness behind the situation."
