Pauline Quirke’s family provide update on actor four years after dementia diagnosis

• Pauline Quirke, star of Birds of a Feather, was diagnosed with dementia in 2021, with her family confirming she remains "funny and happy".
• Her husband, Steve Sheen, stated that Quirke first suspected an issue in November 2020 when she struggled to learn lines for a role.
• The family initially dismissed the diagnosis, believing it could be long Covid, and expressed surprise at her age, noting a lack of information on dementia's progression.
• Quirke's son, Charlie, is undertaking a 140-kilometre charity walk for Alzheimer's Research UK to raise awareness and funds.
• The family aims to highlight the importance of dementia awareness, with Pauline Quirke now serving as an Ambassador for Alzheimer's Research UK.

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Pauline Quirke’s family in ‘disbelief’ over actor’s dementia diagnosis