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Linda Robson breaks down in tears on live TV over Pauline Quirke’s dementia battle and is comforted by Loose Women stars
The Loose Women star was overcome with emotion about her friend's illness
Linda Robson broke down in tears over her best friend Pauline Quirke's dementia battle.
The Birds of a Feather co-stars have been close since they were ten years old.
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Linda, 66, was comforted on Loose Women today as the panel discussed their memories of the actress after her shock diagnosis was revealed.
It's after 's husband Steve Sheen last week revealed she would be stepping back from her 50-year career after living with the syndrome since 2021.
At the start of the show, Linda said she didn't want to speak on Pauline's behalf.
Instead she shared memories about the actress, who was first diagnosed with the illness in 2021.
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She added: "One in two people get dementia now. It's the biggest disease going I think."
Host Christine Lampard said: "Clearly you're very close and will lean on each other."
The sweet moment appeared to move Linda as she began sobbing on live TV.
She was comforted by Christine who rubbed her arm, before presenter Kelly Brook got up to cuddle Linda.
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The Loose Women star initially broke her silence on Pauline's health on social media.
"This will be the only time I speak on behalf of my best friend, Pauline," she said.
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"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."
In a statement about his wife's condition, Steve said: "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.
"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 have 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."
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