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Davina McCall Had "Advanced Alzheimer's" Symptoms Following Brain Tumour Operation in "Hardest Year"
McCall said she could not remember basic details after surgery and described music as helping her recover.
- TV presenter Davina McCall revealed on the Mad Sad Bad Podcast that surgery to remove a benign brain tumor caused significant memory loss, leaving her with advanced Alzheimer's-like symptoms during recovery.
- Doctors removed a 14mm benign colloid cyst from McCall's brain last year; she initially did not recall the operation, making 2025 the "hardest year" for her and partner Michael Douglas.
- Memory issues prevented McCall from watching films or reading books for six months, as she struggled to remember events from 15 minutes prior and repeatedly forgot when Douglas visited her.
- Music acted as "mind physio" to help heal McCall's memory; last October she woke realizing, "Oh my God, I remember what I did yesterday," marking her first breakthrough in recovery.
- Following her brain surgery, McCall faced a separate breast cancer diagnosis but received the "all clear" in April this year and has returned to work on her podcast.
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The Independent (US)Davina McCall developed ‘advanced Alzheimer’s’ symptoms after brain tumour operation
Former ‘Big Brother’ presenter underwent brain surgery to remove tumour in 2024
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