Pauline Quirke’s son made a heartfelt tribute to his mum before her dementia diagnosis was made public. Pauline’s diagnosis was shared by her husband Steve this week. The star has been battling this life-changing diagnosis since 2021.
In wake of being honoured with an MBE in 2023, Charlie shared a sweet message to his beloved mum.
Pauline Quirke’s son shared a touching tribute
Pauline’s husband, Steve Sheen, shared this week: “It is with a heavy heart that I announce my wife Pauline’s decision to step back from all professional and commercial duties due to her diagnosis of Dementia in 2021.”
In February 2023, Pauline made what would be her last appearance in the public eye before her diagnosis was shared with the world.
The actress was awarded an MBE in the late Queen’s final Birthday Honours for services to young people, the entertainment industry and charity.
At the time, a proud Charlie shared a snap of his mum to social media and lovingly penned: “To my beautiful mum. I can’t start to tell you how proud I am of my mum getting her MBE today.
“Her services to charity, young people & the entertainment industry. To the most selfless, funniest and most caring person I know. Mad day to be honest. Here’s to you mum.” [sic]
Pauline was awarded based on the amazing work she has done with her performing arts school. In 2017, Pauline launched The Pauline Quirke Academy of Performing Arts. The countrywide centre offers extracurricular opportunities for young people wanting to pursue a career in the entertainment industry.
Since its launch, Pauline has opened over 200 branches across the UK!
In his statement this week, Pauline’s husband also praised all the work Pauline has done for young people.
‘Pauline has been an inspiration’
He said: “Pauline has been an inspiration through her work in the film and TV industry, her charity endeavours and as the founder of the very successful Pauline Quirke Academy of Performing Arts (PQA).
“Her talent, dedication, and vision [has] touched countless lives and will continue to do so through the legacy of her work and through PQA where her vision and guidance has facilitated many young peoples’ progression and interest in the Arts and enhanced their self-confidence.” [sic]
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