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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Kerri-Ann Roper

Pauline Quirke steps away from acting following dementia diagnosis

Pauline Quirke was diagnosed with dementia in 2021 (Jonathan Brady/PA) - (PA Archive)

Birds of a Feather actress Pauline Quirke has been diagnosed with dementia and will step away from acting, her husband has announced.

Steve Sheen said the actress, 65, will retire from “all professional and commercial duties” following a diagnosis in 2021.

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