Pauline Quirke, famous for starring in TV sitcom Birds of a Feather, has retired from acting following a dementia diagnosis, her husband has said. "It is with a heavy heart that I announce my wife Pauline's decision to step back from all professional and commercial duties due to her diagnosis of dementia in 2021," Steve Sheen said.

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British sitcom star Pauline Quirke will step back from professional duties after being diagnosed with dementia.

Pauline Quirke was seen looking radiant and in good spirits as she received her MBE in her last public appearance. It was revealed the beloved star of Birds Of A Feather would step back from her professional duties yesterday after a diagnosis of dementia.

Pauline Quirke and her Birds of a Feather co-star Linda Robson were at the centre of reports of a “feud” prior to her dementia diagnosis.

A household name in the 1990s and 2000s, Pauline Quirke played one half of mismatched sister act Sharon and Tracey in the hit sitcom Birds Of A Feather for over 15 years.

Pauline Quirke has been diagnosed with dementia, her husband Steve Sheen has announced. The Birds of a Feather star, 65, is best known for playing Sharon Theodopolopodous in the much-loved sitcom alongside Linda Robson and Lesley Joseph from 1988 to 1999.

Pauline Quirke's son beamed as he labelled her "selfless and caring" in a resurfaced post that came following her initial dementia diagnosis. This week, the veteran actress' family shared to the public that she was given the heartbreaking diagnosis in 2021,

Actress Pauline Quirke is best known for her role as Sharon Theodopolopodous in Birds of a Feather but played a string of other roles