I Lost My Brother to Dementia and This Is the Hard Truth About Grief

Anne-Marie Duff talked about her brother Eddie's death for the first time.

Anne-Marie Duff spoke out after her brother Eddie died.

The Shameless star, 55, talked about her brother Eddie's death after he had Alzheimer's disease for 15 years.

On BBC Breakfast, Sally Nugent and Jon Kay gave the latest news from the UK and other places.

The show became emotional when the hosts said Anne-Marie talked about her brother's death.

Anne-Marie told BBC reporter Graham Satchell that dealing with her brother's death was not easy.

Anne-Marie was on BBC Breakfast on Monday morning.

Anne-Marie said many people her age think about their next step, but her brother did not get that chance. She saw her dad's love when he shaved her brother.

Anne-Marie said grief is hard and can surprise you. You think you are having a good day, but then you feel sad again. This is because you loved the person.

Even when Eddie's condition got worse, Anne-Marie said there was still happiness.

Anne-Marie said she and her brother had good times even when he was sick. They laughed and danced to music, which helps people with dementia.

Anne-Marie and her brother laughed and danced to music, which is powerful for people with dementia.

Eddie died after fighting Alzheimer's disease for 15 years.

Anne-Marie talked about the struggle to find good care for people with dementia. She said it is hard when someone has Alzheimer's because the care is not always available.

Anne-Marie said many care homes are for older people, and there are many obstacles for families. It is painful and scary for people.

Anne-Marie believes we need to work together to help people with dementia, not just leave it to families.

Anne-Marie said we need to fight to be heard and not just leave it to families to care for people with dementia.

Anne-Marie walked 26 miles in London to raise money for the Alzheimer's Society in her brother's name.

Anne-Marie said the walk was a great day with beautiful light and a nice walk along the river. It felt like the right thing to do for her brother.

BBC Breakfast is on BBC One and iPlayer every day at 6am.

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