Linda Robson has shared an update on her long-time friend and former Birds of a Feather co-star Pauline Quirke, who was diagnosed with dementia in 2021
Linda Robson was “really emotional” after hearing an update on friend Pauline Quirke’s dementia battle.
Pauline’s husband Steve Sheen announced she was retiring from acting and stepping back from public life in January. It came four years after the 65-year-old was diagnosed with dementia.
Linda, who starred with Pauline in Birds of a Feather, says Charlie Quirke explained his mum has “down days” but has been feeling “quite up” recently. She even recently asked about Linda, who she has known for over five decades, reports Bristol Live.
Speaking on Loose Women: The Podcast, Linda said: “Charlie rang me and just said she is doing really, really well at the moment. Sometimes she has down days but at the moment she is quite up about everything.
“He said they got really, really excited when she said, ‘Here, where’s my mate Linda Robson?’ So I got quite emotional when he told me that as well.”
In February, Birds of a feather co-writer Maurice Gran said Pauline was having difficulties recognising members of her own family. Speaking to the Mirror, he said: “Since the diagnosis, her condition has gathered pace.
“She’s still only 65 so your heart goes out to her. Initially, she felt she was beginning to lose her grip. Now, we understand she struggles to identify members of her own family.”
Reflecting on their relationship, Linda, 67, described Pauline as an “amazing actress” and her “best friend”. She said: “Amazing things have happened to us.
“When Birds of a Feather first came out, we started getting invited to everything. We got given VIP tickets to Stringfellows, and all these different places, we couldn’t believe our luck.”
The careers of Pauline and Linda soared when they starred alongside Lesley Joseph in Birds of a Feather from 1989 to 1998. The show even made a comeback for two Christmas specials after its conclusion.
In February, Birds of a feather co-writer Maurice Gran said Pauline was having difficulties recognising members of her own family. Speaking to the Mirror, he said: “Since the diagnosis, her condition has gathered pace.
“She’s still only 65 so your heart goes out to her. Initially, she felt she was beginning to lose her grip. Now, we understand she struggles to identify members of her own family.”
Reflecting on their relationship, Linda, 67, described Pauline as an “amazing actress” and her “best friend”. She said: “Amazing things have happened to us.
“When Birds of a Feather first came out, we started getting invited to everything. We got given VIP tickets to Stringfellows, and all these different places, we couldn’t believe our luck.”
The careers of Pauline and Linda soared when they starred alongside Lesley Joseph in Birds of a Feather from 1989 to 1998. The show even made a comeback for two Christmas specials after its conclusion.
