Pauline Quirke's son's heartbreaking admission about his mother has resurfaced following the Birds of a Feather star's dementia diagnosis.

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

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.

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

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

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.

He said in a statement: "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. "Pauline has been an inspiration through her work in the film and TV industry,