Mike Tindall's father dies after 25-year Parkinson's battle

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 30 Sept, 18:25 · Archive

Mike Tindall's father Phil has died aged 80 following a long illness with Parkinson's disease.

Phil Tindall, father of former England rugby player Mike Tindall, has died aged 80 after a 25-year battle with Parkinson's disease. Mike Tindall, who is married to the King's niece Zara Tindall, described the final weeks as harrowing and said it was 'a relief' that his father was now 'free of his body'. The Daily Mail reports that the experience has left him in favour of assisted dying.

How it is being reported

• Mike Tindall shares dad's 'horrible' final days after two-decade battle with Parkinson's diseaseThe Mirror · 30 Sept, 12:46
• 'It's a relief that he's free from his body now': Mike Tindall opens up about harrowing final weeks of his father's life after his death aged 80 following 25-year battle with Parkinson'sDaily Mail · 29 Sept, 00:00

In this story: Mike Tindall · Phil Tindall · Zara Tindall

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