Pauline Quirke, 66, lives with dementia after a 2021 diagnosis; her son hikes 87 miles to raise funds for Alzheimer’s research.

Actress Linda Robson shared a touching update on her former *Birds of a Feather* co-star Pauline Quirke, 66, who has dementia following a 2021 diagnosis. Speaking on BBC Breakfast, Robson said Quirke remains happy and well-cared for, describing a recent joyful visit where Quirke laughed and enjoyed a meal. The two actresses, who met as children and rose to fame together in the 1990s sitcom, have maintained a close friendship. Quirke has retired from acting due to her condition. Her son Charlie is walking 87 miles over five days, retracing meaningful locations from her life, to raise funds for Alzheimer’s Research UK. The journey, live-streamed and supported by Robson and Quirke’s husband, aims to honor her legacy and support research for a cure.