Linda Robson 'caught off guard' by Pauline Quirke's dementia announcement - The Loose Women star, 66, is currently abroad as her pal Pauline Quirke’s dementia diagnosis became public

Loose Women star Linda Robson was on a Caribbean cruise when a statement was released by her friend Pauline Quirke's husband Steve Sheen

Loose Women star Linda Robson is said to have been unaware her Birds of a Feather co-star Pauline Quirke's devastating dementia statement was going to be released

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

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.

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,

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, who starred in Birds of a Feather, was diagnosed with dementia last year, but it's not the only health battle the actress has faced over the years.

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

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.

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