Veteran radio personality Brian Richmond 'doing fine', says son Mark after photo sparks health rumours
CNA
A circulating photo of former radio host Brian Richmond in a wheelchair sparked rumours about his health, but his son Mark says the 78-year-old is recovering from a fall and debunks dementia claims.
A photo of veteran Singapore radio presenter and sports commentator Brian Richmond circulating online recently has sparked rumours about his health.
The photo shows the 78-year-old in a wheelchair at what appears to be a family home, with a bandage on his right arm and a sling on his left. A caption accompanying the photo said he had a "nasty fall in a movie theatre around Ang Mo Kio, about a month ago. He also has an early stage of dementia".
His elder son Mark Richmond – also a sports commentator, host and local media personality – has since clarified that the incident happened some time ago and that his father is recovering well.
“My dad had a fall two months ago and broke his arm in the process,” Mark Richmond told CNA Lifestyle, adding that he fell at a cinema at Plaza Singapura after watching a movie.
“He’s doing fine now. He has been going to rehab and is in fact a lot more active than ever," he said. "His doctor has also given him a clean bill of health, and he has no dementia.”
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