Chris Ellison

The Bill star Chris Ellison, who played DCI Frank Burnside, has appeared on Good Morning Britain with his wife Anita.

Chris Ellison, who is best known for his legendary role as DCI Frank Burnside in The Bill - appeared on Good Morning Britain with wife Anita to speak about ...

Richard began the interview by saying: "Chris, I know that you're happy to try and answer some questions with quite simple 'yes or no' answers. A third wrote: "Heartbreaking to see chris like this,brilliant actor loved him in The Bill #GMB." Reacting on Twitter, viewers were saddened to see Chris' frustration with his condition, but hailed his as "brave" to speak out and help others with the condition. GMB: Actor Chris Ellison struggles to speak about his aphasia GMB: Actor Chris Ellison struggles to speak about his aphasia "Well, I don't know," Chris replied, but struggled to say the rest of his sentence, prompting his wife to step in.

Chris joined the ITV programme alongside his wife Anita, who spoke for him for the majority of the interview. When presenter Richard Madeley asked the actor ...

‘Chris & Anita Ellison what a wonderful awareness raising interview,’ another added. ‘As a result of this and with much consideration Bruce is stepping away from the career that has meant so much to him.’ now hopefully [people] will understand.’

Chris Ellison played DCI Burnside in the popular ITV series The Bills from 1984 to 2000. The actor's life took a dramatic turn 18 months ago when he was.

The actor’s life took a dramatic turn 18 months ago when he was diagnosed with aphasia following a stroke. The actor’s life took a dramatic turn 18 months ago when he was diagnosed with aphasia following a stroke. The condition – a brain disorder in which a person has difficulty with their language or speech – has been shoved into obscurity after Bruce Willis recently made public about his diagnosis.

Chris, known for playing DCI Frank Burnside on the hit show, was joined by his wife Anita on the programme.

@millieparks1 tweeted: "Heartbreaking to see chris like this,brilliant actor loved him in The Bill #GMB." "So very sad to see Chris like this, a brilliant actor. Anita said she had seen a "great change" in Chris. "At first he didn't want to go on TV, he didn't want anybody to know," she explained. Batch of Manchester Airport flights cancelled 'due to crew sickness' amid travel chaosManchester AirportThe airline said customers who are affected will be contacted directlyMan City told the trophy they need to call it a successful seasonManchester City FCManchester City are in the running for three trophies and their season will ultimately be defined by how many they winFormer EastEnders star fights tears during ITV This Morning's June Brown tribute as Alison Hammond tells him to 'let it out'This MorningRicky Norwood, who plays Fatboy in the BBC soap, was joined by his former co-star Diane Parish for the tributeMartin Lewis shuts down energy meter 'conspiracy theory' amid cost of living crisisMartin LewisThe highly illegal and dangerous theory has been tackled by Martin Lewis on Twitter Bless him and his wife Anita @ellison456 @GMB #GMB #ChrisEllison." Good Morning Britain viewers were soon taking to social media to share their love and support for Chris and Anita as well as share there heartbreak at the actor's struggles. READ MORE: Dan Walker addresses BBC Breakfast exit live on show after being accused of being 'motivated by money' He diagnosed with t he condition after a severe stroke in the summer of 2020.

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“This is a really challenging time for our family and we are so appreciative of your continued love, compassion and support. But he’s still here with us, still very caring and loving.” Chris’s 69-year-old wife, Anita, told The Sun on Sunday: “It’s awful, we’ve been so lonely.

The 75-year-old actor, best-known for playing DCI Frank Burnside in The Bill, was diagnosed with the same condition Bruce Willis revealed he suffers from.

I was very emotional but now I feel a sense of relief". "I don't know before what was the matter with me, I think I've been in a kind of mourning really. It is estimated that one in three people are affected with the condition after a stroke.