Linda Robson was reportedly not aware Pauline Quirke's dementia diagnosis was going to be shared publicly. Pauline's husband Steve Sheen sadly announced the actress is set to "step away from all commercial and professional duties" to spend time with her family. She is known for playing Sharon Theodopolopodous in the original series of Birds of a Feather and its revival between 2014 and 2017 alongside Linda. Steve said in the statement: "'It is with a heavy heart that I announce my wife Pauline'