Overview

• Scott Mitchell, widower of Barbara Windsor, has publicly defended his two-year relationship with Tanya Franks, emphasizing that Barbara gave her blessing for him to find happiness after her death in 2020.
• Mitchell revealed ongoing struggles with sleep and panic attacks, lingering effects from his years as Barbara's primary carer during her battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
• The couple’s relationship grew from a four-year friendship forged through their shared efforts to raise awareness and funds for dementia research, including participation in marathons.
• Mitchell continues to lead the government-backed Dame Barbara Windsor Dementia Goals program, having raised over £250,000 for Alzheimer’s research and engaging policymakers to push for further action.
• Tanya Franks, known for her private nature, supports Mitchell’s openness about Barbara’s legacy, which he uses to drive advocacy and inspire hope for future dementia treatments.