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Jimmy Hill's wife on his battle with Alzheimer's
Speaking on ѿý Radio Scotland before her husband's Jimmy's death, Bryony Hill, has revealed the 'devastating' impact Alzheimer's disease had on him.
Hill died aged 87 having being diagnosed with the illness in 2008.
"It’s been absolutely heartbreaking because there’s nothing you can do once you know the diagnosis,” she said.
“There are some treatments available but Jimmy didn’t respond," she added.
This clip is from 5 live Sport, Sunday 20 December 2015, having originally been broadcast on ѿý Radio Scotland.
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