Pauline Quirke’s son raises more than £177,000 in Alzheimer’s charity trek

Charlie Quirke decided to take on the challenge following his mother’s diagnosis with dementia in 2021.

The son of Birds Of A Feather actress Pauline Quirke has raised more than £177,000 following his trek in aid of Alzheimer’s Research UK.

Charlie Quirke, who finished his Trek For A Cure in Buckinghamshire on Friday, decided to take on the challenge following his mother’s diagnosis with dementia in 2021.

In January, actress Quirke, 66, who was best known for playing Sharon Theodopolopodous in the BBC sitcom Birds Of A Feather, retired “from all professional and commercial duties”.

Charlie spent five days retracing his mother’s steps by visiting places of significance to her, including old schools and theatres, as well as the Pauline Quirke Academy Of Performing Arts.

He said: “I can’