‘People are mean to me because I am autistic': Schoolboy writes heartfelt letter to Anne Hegerty

The letter is only of many positive responses Hegerty has received for her openness about her diagnosis.

‘People are mean to me because I am autistic': Schoolboy writes heartfelt letter to Anne Hegerty

An 11-year-old boy with autism has written a heartfelt letter of encouragement to Anne Hegerty, as she takes part in the hit show, I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here.

The 60-year-old, who’s better known as The Governess on ITV game show The Chase, was diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome in 2007 and has endured a tough couple of days in the Australian jungle.

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