Johnnie Walker’s wife backs Andy Burnham’s social care plan with emotional video

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28 Jul 2026 • 10:50 PM MYT
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Johnnie Walker’s wife backs Andy Burnham’s social care plan with emotional video

  • Johnnie Walker's widow, Tiggy, shared a video of her late husband and spoke about the challenges of being a full-time carer.
  • The veteran radio DJ died in December 2024 at the age of 79, after a five-year battle with a terminal lung condition.
  • Tiggy described her experience as his carer in his final years as 'the most challenging of my life', stating she had 'no time for me or my career'.
  • She posted a video of Johnnie from nine months before his death, reflecting on the personal toll of caring for a terminally ill spouse.
  • Tiggy praised Andy Burnham for prioritising social care on his agenda, following the new prime minister's commitment to reforming the system.

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