Pauline Quirke is battling dementia (Image: PA)
Pauline Quirke’s battle with dementia has reached a heartbreaking stage as the actress can no longer recognise her own family, according to a close friend.
Last month, Pauline’s husband, TV producer Steve Sheen, announced that the Birds of a Feather star is living with dementia, four years after her original diagnosis.
Pauline, 65, is now sadly losing her memories of loved ones due to the devastating impact of the condition.
Maurice Gran, who created the award-winning sitcom Birds of a Feather with Laurence Marks, told The Mirror: “Since the diagnosis, her condition has gathered pace.
“She’s still only 65 so your heart goes out to her. Initially, she felt she was beginning to lose her grip. Now, we understand she struggles to identify members of her own family.”
Learning of Pauline’s illness struck Maurice profoundly as he added: “I’ve always said that Pauline’s talent made our words sound better. It couldn’t be sadder.”
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