Olwen's long-term partner, David Heap, is battling Corticobasal Syndrome, a progressive and terminal brain disease that causes symptoms akin to Parkinson's. Olwen revealed on RTÉ's The Meaning Of Life that she initially struggled with the diagnosis emotionally, whereas David took the news with a sense of acceptance. As David's condition deteriorates, Olwen has stepped into the role of his primary caregiver, reflecting on the challenges they both face together in this difficult situation.
"He knew there was something wrong and this particular disease, called Corticobasal Syndrome, it's a particular type of protein that attacks the brain."
"I find it hard to talk about it without crying, and I remember we were in the room with the neurologist, and [when] they said that, I wept."
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