Chris Ellison’s wife ‘in a kind of mourning’ for him after brain disorder diagnosis

OHMYGOSSIP — Chris Ellison’s wife has been in a “kind of mourning” for him since he was diagnosed with a brain disorder.
The former ‘The Bill’ star has been left unable to speak after he suffered a stroke 18 months ago and was later diagnosed with aphasia – which Bruce Willis was revealed to be suffering from last week – and Anita admitted it has “taken a long time” to come to terms with his condition.
Speaking about Chris’ aphasia, which has affected his cognitive abilities, Anita said: “Mainly it’s been so lonely because Chris wouldn’t go out.
“He felt really embarrassed. He just grabbed my arm because he knew he couldn’t speak. He didn’t want people to see him like that. We’ve kind of been like hermits really. He’s the same intelligent man inside. It’s like coming out.
“I’ve been in a kind of mourning really. It’s taken a long time to come to terms with it, I have cried so much.”
But Anita admitted she has felt a “great sense of relief” since the couple opted to go public and raise awareness of aphasia.
Speaking on ‘Good Morning Britain’, she added: “I now feel a great sense of relief.
“I have seen a great change in Chris. At first, he didn’t want to go on TV or anyone to know. People still remember Chris when we go out. Now, hopefully people will understand.
“I wanted people to understand what aphasia is. When you can get it out there and educate people … it’s a new word, aphasia. Just be patient. I will always be there to answer for him. I just say, ‘Chris can understand you, he just can’t answer back.’ ”
Chris is best known for playing DCI Frank Burnside in ITV police series ‘The Bill’.

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