Pauline Quirke 'struggling to identity family members' as dementia tragically 'gathers pace'

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Pauline Quirke's battle with dementia has taken a heart-wrenching turn as she can no longer recognise her family, according to her Birds of a Feather colleague.

Her husband Steve Sheen had revealed last month that his wife was diagnosed with the condition in 2021, despite the public only now learning of her diagnosis.

At 65, the beloved former Emmerdale and Birds of a Feather actress faces the devastating impact of dementia, which Birds of a Father writer Maurice Gran described to the Mirror as having "gathered pace" following her diagnosis. "Since the diagnosis, her condition has gathered pace," shared Maurice, adding, "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." Following the announcement of her condition last month, Pauline's son Charlie broke his silence on social media to express gratitude for the overwhelming public support.