Linda Robson shares 'heartbreak' after Pauline Quirke's dementia diagnosis
Linda Robson shares 'heartbreak' after Pauline Quirke's dementia diagnosis
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Linda Robson said her long-term comedy partner Pauline Quirke’s dementia diagnosis “breaks my heart”. The Birds Of A Feather co-stars have worked together from almost the beginning of their careers decades ago. Last week, Quirke’s husband Steve Sheen said she will retire from “all professional and commercial duties” after a diagnosis in 2021. On Instagram, 66-year-old Loose Women star Robson wrote: “This will be the only time I speak on behalf of my best friend, Pauline.
“For the past three years, I’ve been in close contact with her husband, Steve, and have spent time with Pauline. It breaks my heart to see her endure such a terrible illness. Out of respect for her family and her privacy, I will not be discussing this matter further.”.
Steve said in his own 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." It was revealed on Loose Women last week that Linda had known about Pauline's diagnosis for "some time".
As the devastating announcement was released, Linda was on a Caribbean cruise. She was near the island of Grenada and was unaware the statement was to be released, according to reports. Linda's Loose Women co-star Ruth Langsford also addressed her being away as Pauline's health battle was discussed by the panel on Tuesday's show.
Ruth said: "Linda Robson, obviously great friends with Pauline, is actually away at the moment, otherwise she would have joined us today to talk about her friend. And obviously she has known for some time." Linda and Pauline have been friends since childhood, but have faced feud rumours over the years.
