BBC Breakfast's Nina Warhurst heartbroken as dementia-stricken dad forgets who she is for first time | The Sun
BBC Breakfast anchor Nina Warhurst was left devastated after her dad with dementia didn't recognise her.
An emotional Nina, 41 , took to Instagram to share her heartbreaking news about her dad.
She posted a sweet snap with her dad and wrote: "My Dad. I missed him so much this week. Dementia means he's here, but not here.
"Today was the first time he couldn't quite place me.
"Then he got out a new glasses case. He was clearly chuffed with it but knew it was funny to be chuffed with a new glasses case.
"In some ways, he taught me to laugh. Properly from the tummy. And to laugh at myself.
"We're all holding on to those deep-rooted connections for as long as we can.
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"Dementia isn't the end. It's the start of a new chapter.
"So much respect for his key worker today who told me that it's all about cherishing those connections, instead of missing the ones we've lost.
"The staff are superstars and it means the world."
Viewers and colleagues rushed to comment, comfort and support Nina.
Welsh television presenter said Gethin Jones: "Use humour as much as you can, it overrides most of the bad stuff and maintains the connection."
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Journalist Ben Thompson wrote: "Nina. I so understand this. Cherish cherish cherish."
BBC producer Josh Parry penned: "Thanks for sharing this. You’ll be helping so many people without even knowing,"
And a viewer commented: "I remember when my dad didn’t place me for the first time and it was hard but I learned to absolutely cherish any connections. A lovely post."
BBC Breakfast airs weekdays from 6am on BBC One.
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