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Linda Robson supported after breaking silence on Pauline Quirke's dementia diagnosis

Linda Robson and Pauline Quirke on Birds of a Feather - (BBC)

Linda Robson has shared her heartbreak over her close friend and Birds of a Feather co-star Pauline Quirke’s health battle, saying it "breaks my heart" to see her enduring such a “terrible illness.”

Last week, Quirke’s husband, Steve Sheen, disclosed that the beloved 65-year-old actress has been battling dementia since 2021. The condition, which impacts memory, reasoning, and cognitive abilities, has led the actress to step away from all commercial and professional activities.

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