Linda Robson has broken her silence on Pauline Quirke‘s dementia diagnosis, which was revealed last week by her husband, Steve.
The star’s husband announced she is stepping back from her professional duties to be with her family.
Now, Pauline’s Birds of a Feather co-star Linda has returned to Loose Women, breaking down in tears while speaking about her long-time pal.
Linda Robson breaks down in tears on Loose Women
On today’s Loose Women, January 30, Linda Robson starred on the panel where she acknowledged her close friend’s recent diagnosis.
Touching on the topic, a visibly emotional Linda insisted of Pauline Quirke’s battle with dementia: “It is private, I don’t want to talk about her illness at all.”
However, she did open up about their “incredible bond” when quizzed by Christine Lampard and her fellow LW stars. Linda explained how they had known each other since ten years old, stating: “We had such amazing times together.”
She admitted that they both had a lot of fun and “sort of did everything the same”, like two partners in crime.
Linda fondly detailed how on one occasion she and Pauline stayed up until four in the morning watching George Michael in a bar before going home to their husbands with their tails between their legs, having to explain where they had been.
We had great times back in the day.
Linda also gushed that Pauline “was an amazing actress”, before repeating the sentiment: “We had great times back in the day.”
The actress was then comforted as she broke down in tears with Christine insisting Linda should take a “little moment”.
Fortunately, fellow panellist Kelly Brook was quickly on hand to pull Linda in for a hug.
Linda Robson speaks on behalf of Pauline Quirke
The 65-year-old actress and Loose Women panelist first broke her silence on Instagram on January 27 to address Pauline’s health.
Alongside two pictures of them together – a throwback photo and another recent selfie – Linda clarified that she’s been aware of her pal’s condition for some time.
It breaks my heart to see her endure such a terrible illness.
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