Overview

• Pauline Quirke, diagnosed with dementia in 2021, retired from acting in January 2025 as her condition progressed.
• Her son Charlie recently shared that she has been feeling positive overall, despite occasional 'down days.'
• Linda Robson, her longtime friend and Birds of a Feather co-star, became emotional upon hearing that Pauline had asked about her in a moment of lucidity.
• Co-writer Maurice Gran previously noted that Pauline now struggles to recognize family members as her condition has rapidly advanced.
• There are no plans to revive Birds of a Feather, as Pauline has stepped back from all professional duties permanently.