Overview
- Her husband Steve Sheen and son Charlie spoke on BBC Breakfast, recalling their initial disbelief when doctors confirmed dementia.
- Early signs appeared in November 2020 when Quirke struggled to read a script and said the words were not going in.
- The family says they have not been told what stage she is in and report day‑to‑day changes they are learning to manage.
- Quirke has stepped away from acting and, according to her family, remains talkative, affectionate and often happy.
- Charlie plans a 140km, five‑day trek from 8–12 December to raise funds for Alzheimer’s Research UK.