Tony Christie has credited Sue Christie with helping him manage life since his dementia diagnosis in 2023
The 83-year-old singer, best known for “(Is This the Way to) Amarillo”, says his wife keeps him organised, reminds him of names and encouraged him to seek medical advice
Christie continues recording and touring during his Farewell tour, which runs until 2027, joking that his knees could stop him before dementia does
He recently appeared at a dementia-friendly music event in south-west London celebrating m4dRADIO’s arrival on DAB.