Youngest dementia patient in Britain dies at 24

Britain’s youngest dementia sufferer, Andre Yarham, passed away at 24 on December 27, 2025, following an infection. Diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia due to a protein mutation just before his 23rd birthday, Andre’s condition rapidly declined over the following years, significantly impacting his speech and mobility. His mother, Sam Fairbairn, described him as having a “heart of gold” and donated his brain to science to aid dementia research. Andre’s case highlights the need for greater awareness of the disease and its various forms.

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