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

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.

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

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