GB News presenter Eamonn Holmes has shared his support for actress Pauline Quirke following her dementia diagnosis announcement. Speaking on GB News, Eamonn highlighted the growing impact of dementia in Britain,

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.

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.

British sitcom star Pauline Quirke will step back from professional duties after being diagnosed with dementia. Her husband, Steve Sheen, released a statement saying the Birds of a Feather actress had been diagnosed with the condition in 2021.

Actress Linda Robson was reportedly on a Caribbean cruise when her friend and former Birds of a Feather co-star Pauline Quirke's husband Steve Sheen released a statement revealing she has been diagnosed with dementia.

Birds of a Feather star Pauline Quirke reveals dementia diagnosis and will ‘step away’ from public lifeLUMEN 5

Loose Women presenter Linda Robson has been close friends with Pauline Quirke for decades and was aware of her diagnosis before the public announcement was made this week

Former Emmerdale star Pauline Quirke has been diagnosed with dementia and is stepping back from her TV career after 50 years