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Ranulph Fiennes’ stepson says he is in contact with police about explorer’s wellbeing

Ranulph Fiennes’ stepson says he is in contact with police about explorer’s wellbeing

Summary

The stepson of explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes is in contact with Cheshire police about concerns for Fiennes’ wellbeing. Fiennes, who has Parkinson’s disease and has not been seen publicly for two years, is reportedly living under unusual conditions, and his family and friends have raised worries about his care and isolation.

Key Facts

  • Sir Ranulph Fiennes is an 82-year-old explorer with Parkinson’s disease.
  • His stepson, Alexander Millington-Cotes, has been contacted by police and plans to speak with them about concerns for Fiennes’ welfare.
  • Cheshire police say they have no safeguarding concerns and believe Fiennes is in suitable care.
  • Friends and family, including actor Joseph Fiennes, have raised worries about Fiennes being isolated and cut off from loved ones.
  • It is reported Fiennes has lived in several care homes under different names for over a year.
  • Some visitors were reportedly asked to sign non-disclosure agreements when seeing Fiennes.
  • A care home in Wales where Fiennes stayed had no proper authorization for his restricted living conditions, deemed unlawful by inspectors.
  • Fiennes’ current location is unknown; his wife holds power of attorney over his care.
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