Pauline Quirke's last public appearance two years ago saw her proudly awarded an MBE from Prince William as Birds Of A Feather star reveals she is 'stepping away' from acting following dementia diagnosis
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Pauline Quirke's last public appearance saw her proudly receiving an MBE at Windsor Castle, just two years before she revealed she has been diagnosed with dementia. Her husband Steve Sheen revealed on Monday that the Birds Of A Feather star, 65, is set to 'step away from all commercial and professional duties,' after she was first diagnosed with the disease in 2021.
![[Her husband Steve Sheen revealed on Monday that the Birds Of A Feather star, 65, is set to 'step away from all commercial and professional duties,' after she was first diagnosed with the disease in 2021]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/21/08/67209535-14307671-Icon_The_TV_sitcom_star_is_known_for_her_role_as_Sharon_Theodopo-a-8_1737446417569.jpg){kind=icon}
The statement came almost two years to the day that Pauline made her last public outing to be awarded with an MBE for services to young people, entertainment and charity. The actress beamed with pride as Prince William bestowed her with the honour in February 2023.
![[The statement came almost two years to the day that Pauline made her last public outing to be awarded with an MBE for services to young people, entertainment and charity]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/21/08/67209541-14307671-Big_day_Pauline_Quirke_proudly_received_an_MBE_at_Windsor_Castle-a-9_1737446441640.jpg)
She looked the epitome of sophistication in a smart black coat and an elegant net fascinator, as the Prince of Wales shook her hand. As well as her role in the comedy Birds Of A Feather, Pauline also had roles in Emmerdale, Broadchurch and a BAFTA-nominated performance in The Sculptress.
![[The actress beamed with pride as Prince William bestowed her with the honour in February 2023, looking the epitome of sophistication in a smart black coat and an elegant net fascinator]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/21/08/67209531-14307671-Chatting_Pauline_who_wore_a_smart_black_suit_looked_in_great_spi-a-10_1737446452960.jpg)
Pauline Quirke's last public appearance saw her proudly receiving an MBE at Windsor Castle , just two years before she revealed she has been diagnosed with dementia. Her husband Steve Sheen revealed on Monday that the Birds Of A Feather star, 65, is set to 'step away from all commercial and professional duties,' after she was first diagnosed with the disease in 2021.
![[The actress is best known for her role as Sharon Theodopolopodous in the ITV sitcom Birds Of A Feather alongside Linda Robson and Lesley Joseph (pictured)]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/21/01/94329143-14307029-The_actress_best_known_for_her_role_in_the_ITV_sitcom_Birds_Of_A-m-20_1737423396355.jpg)
The statement came almost two years to the day that Pauline made her last public outing to be awarded with an MBE for services to young people, entertainment and charity. In a statement revealing her diagnosis for the first time, her husband Steve 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.
![[Pauline married her husband Steve in 1996, and they share son Charlie, 30, while the actress also has daughter Emily, 40, from a previous relationship (pictured in 2010)]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/21/01/94328737-14307029-image-m-18_1737423327737.jpg)
