Phil Tindall was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2003 and died this month

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Mike Tindall said the death of his father, Phil, came as something of a “relief” as he suffered “horrible” health complications in his final months

Phil was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2003; Mike said he suffered from dietary and bowel issues and wasn’t able to move at the end of his life

Mike noted that watching his father’s “horrible” final months has made him a proponent of assisted dying

Mike Tindall is opening up about the difficult months leading up to the death of his father, Phil Tindall.

Mike — the former England rugby star who is…

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