US EditionPauline Quirke's family on her dementia: 'She's still funny and recognises us'
Quirke's family revealed her dementia diagnosis in 2021 and announced a 140 km charity walk to raise funds for Alzheimer's Research UK
- On BBC Breakfast, Pauline Quirke's family said she remains funny, talks, and is happy when she sees them, adding they are sharing her story to raise awareness and funds, which Charlie Sheen said she would want.
- They first noticed signs in November 2020 when Pauline Quirke struggled to absorb a script, leading to a 2021 dementia diagnosis and family disbelief at young-onset dementia.
- Earlier this year Steve Sheen announced Pauline Quirke's retirement, ending her 50-year acting career and role at Pauline Quirke Academy of Performing Arts, which has about 250 academies and more than 15,000 young students across the UK.
- Charlie will walk 140 kilometres to raise funds for Alzheimer's Research UK, visiting sites linked to his mother's life, including her children's drama academy headquarters, this year.
- Steve said they do not know the stage of Pauline Quirke's illness and `Unfortunately we are not in the state where we can do much about it`, while Charlie added that it `progresses and changes every day`.
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Son of Birds Of A Feather star to take part in Alzheimer’s charity trek
Charlie Quirke is walking 140km to raise money and awareness for Alzheimer’s Research UK after his mother Pauline Quirke was diagnosed with dementia. The son of Birds Of A Feather actress Pauline Quirke is to take part in a five-day trek for Alzheimer’s Research UK following his mother’s dementia diagnosis. Quirke’s family announced she would be retiring from acting when they revealed her condition in January. She is best known for playing Sharo…
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Pauline Quirke, the actress best known for her long-running role in Birds of a Feather, has been living with dementia since 2021, her family confirmed earlier this year. Relatives have now said that the 65-year-old's condition has deteriorated, though they emphasise that she still shows flashes of the humour and warmth that made her a familiar presence on British television. The announcement followed a period of public speculation about her redu…
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