Loose Women’s Linda Robson breaks down in tears over friend Pauline Quirke’s dementia diagnosis
Linda was quickly supported as she broke into tears over friend and Birds of a Feather co-star Pauline
Linda Robson breaks down in tears on Loose Women(Image: ITV)
Linda Robson was left in tears as she was asked to talk about her friend Pauline Quirke following news of her dementia diagnosis.
Linda and Pauline starred as sisters Tracey Stubbs and Sharon Theodopolopodous, respectively, in the hit BBC One sitcom Birds of a Feather which first aired in 1989.
It was earlier this month (January) that Pauline’s husband, Steve Sheen, revealed the 65-year-old actress has been battling dementia – which causes a decline in thinking, memory, and reasoning skills – since 2021 and will “step away from all commercial and professional duties”.
And Loose Women panellist Linda spoke out last weekend on her friend’s health battle and revealed she has been spending time with Pauline. She wrote on Instagram alongside pictures of the pair: “This will be the only time I speak on behalf of my best friend, Pauline.
Linda and Pauline have been friends since they were children(Image: Linda Robson Instagram)
“For the past three years, I’ve been in close contact with her husband, Steve, and have spent time with Pauline. It breaks my heart to see her endure such a terrible illness. Out of respect for her family and her privacy, I will not be discussing this matter further. Linda x.”
Now, appearing for the first time on Loose Women since the news on Thursday (January 30), host Christine Lampard asked Linda to speak about her friendship with Pauline, with Linda also hailing her friend’s career, as she made it clear she didn’t want to talk about her health.
“We were at the same primary school together. We did everything together,” she shared. “We travelled all over the world with Birds of a Feather and everything, we went to amazing places. Because of Birds of a Feather, it opened many doors. We had such amazing times, honestly. She was an amazing actress as well, and she’s got the most beautiful family,” Linda continued.
Linda was quickly comforted(Image: ITV)
She also shared cheeky stories of the pair as she commented: “We sort of did everything the same. We were naughty, really naughty. We used our fame to get us into so many places, honestly… I also want to talk about her career. She was an amazing actress, she did so many different things.”
At the end of the conversation, Christine told Linda: “Clearly, you are there for her and you have got a bit of experience too. You will lean on each other going forward. It is so good thank you have got each other. It is difficult, Linda, I know. Thank you for sharing.”
The support prompted Linda to break down as she was supported by the panelists. She was unable to say anything in response. “We are sending all our love to Pauline and her family,” Christine added. She then told Linda: “You take a little moment.”
