Pauline Quirke’s dementia ‘progressing’ as family issue emotional statement
# Pauline Quirke’s Dementia ‘Progressing’ as Family Issue Emotional Statement
The family of beloved actress Pauline Quirke has shared a heartfelt update regarding her health, revealing that her dementia diagnosis, made in 2021, is currently progressing. Quirke, famed for her role in *Birds of a Feather*, was compelled to step back from her acting career due to this condition.
Quirke's husband, Steve Sheen, and their son, Charlie, expressed their emotions in a candid statement. They conveyed that while "she's still funny, she's talking, she's happy," they acknowledge the challenges posed by her dementia. Steve recounted a troubling moment when Quirke began struggling with reading, remarking, "She started reading it and she phoned me on that day and said, the words are not going in. That's where it started." This marked a significant turning point in her health journey.
Initially, the family was hesitant to accept the diagnosis, with Steve recalling, "We looked at each other and went, 'Can't be, it's long Covid. Got the flu'.” However, they have come to terms with the situation, emphasizing that her condition "progresses and changes every day," according to Charlie. Their openness about the challenges of living with dementia highlights both the personal toll and the importance of awareness surrounding this debilitating illness.