Pauline Quirke Steps Back From Acting Following Dementia Diagnosis

The beloved 'Birds of a Feather' star, diagnosed in 2021, will focus on family and advocacy for dementia awareness.

Pauline Quirke, 65, has been diagnosed with dementia, a condition she has been living with since 2021, her husband Steve Sheen confirmed.
Quirke is best known for her role as Sharon Theodopolopodous in the hit sitcom 'Birds of a Feather,' which ran for nearly three decades across the BBC and ITV.
She will step away from all professional and commercial duties, including her work with the Pauline Quirke Academy of Performing Arts, which serves over 15,000 students across the UK.
Her family has pledged to support Alzheimer's Research UK to raise funds and awareness, inspired by similar efforts from Dame Barbara Windsor's family.
Quirke’s career spanned over 50 years, with accolades including a BAFTA nomination and an MBE awarded in 2022 for her contributions to entertainment, charity, and youth development.