Pauline Quirke’s son, Charlie, provides an update on the actress’s dementia diagnosis, saying she is “happy.” He shares the information publicly while appearing on ITV’s “Lorraine” on Wednesday, according to reports.

The outlets agree on the core details: Charlie addresses Quirke’s health and characterizes her current wellbeing positively. However, the available excerpts do not include further specifics such as the stage of dementia, any changes in treatment, or details about how her condition affects day-to-day life. The coverage focuses mainly on the update itself and the quote about her mood, rather than broader medical or care information. Other differing angles, such as additional context about Quirke’s career or public engagement with dementia awareness, are not present in the provided text.

Overall, the reports present a single shared message from Charlie: he describes Quirke as coping with her dementia in a way that, for her, includes happiness, while offering no further verified medical detail.