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Pauline Quirke's Son Treks for Dementia Cure
24 Nov, 2025
Summary
- Son Charlie undertakes 140km trek for Alzheimer's Research UK.
- Actress Pauline Quirke has lived with dementia for four years.
- Charlie recently recovered from a fractured leg before his challenge.
Charlie, son of Birds of a Feather star Pauline Quirke, is embarking on a 140km trek for Alzheimer's Research UK. His mother has been privately living with dementia for four years. Charlie described her as his "best friend" during an appearance on Lorraine, highlighting her enduring positive spirit.
The challenge, named Charlie's Trek For A Cure, spans December 8th to 12th and will cover five counties, starting in Chigwell, significant to the show's filming. This endeavor comes after Charlie recently recovered from a fractured tibia, a detail he shared during the interview.
Pauline's family revealed her diagnosis earlier this year, stating she was diagnosed at 61. Her husband, Steve Sheen, noted the gradual onset of the disease, which began around November 2020 when she experienced difficulties reading scripts. The family continues to take each day as it comes, cherishing moments with her.
