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Former Mayor of London Ken Livingstone 'living with Alzheimer's disease'

Ken Livingstone, the former mayor of London, has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, according to his family. He served as the first mayor of London for eight years and was a prominent figure in London politics for over four decades.
Livingstone, known as "Red Ken," was both a critic of Margaret Thatcher's Tories and New Labour under Tony Blair. He resigned from the Labour Party in 2018 amid allegations of anti-Semitism, which he denied. Despite his retirement from public life, he continues to be cared for by his family and friends.
Alzheimer's disease is a physical illness that affects the brain and is the most common cause of dementia in the UK. Livingstone's diagnosis highlights the impact of this disease on individuals and their families.

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BBC News

Ken Livingstone: Former London mayor has Alzheimer's, family say

London's first mayor is being "well cared for" and lives a "private life" in retirement, his family says.

2 months ago·United Kingdom

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The Guardian

Former mayor of London Ken Livingstone diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease

The retired 78-year-old former MP is ‘being well cared for’, his family announcedKen Livingstone, the former Labour MP and mayor of London, has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, his family has announced.The 78-year-old is being “well cared for by his family and friends” as he lives a “private life” in retirement, they said in a statement to the PA news agency. Continue reading...

2 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Independent

Ken Livingstone: Former London mayor ‘living with Alzheimer’s disease’

The one-time figurehead of the Labour left is being ‘well cared for by his family and friends’, his relatives said in a statement

2 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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Daily Express

Former London mayor Ken Livingstone battling Alzheimer's, family say

The former London mayor is being "well cared for by friends and family", they can reveal.

2 months ago·United Kingdom

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Daily Mirror

Ken Livingstone has Alzheimer's as ex-London mayor stops TV appearances

The family of the former Labour mayor nicknamed 'Red Ken' said the 78-year-old had withdrawn from public life as they announced he has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease

2 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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