Linda Robson became visibly emotional as she opened up about her childhood friend and former Birds of a Feather co-star ...

The Loose Women star opened the ITV show with an emotional chat about her lifelong friend and co-star who has been diagnosed with dementia.

Pauline Quirke's son issues emotional tribute to 'selfless mum' amid dementia diagnosis ...

Robson posted photos on Instagram of herself and Quirke earlier in the week and wrote: "This will be the only time I speak on behalf of my best friend, Pauline. For the past three years ...

Lampard, also looking tearful, told her: "You take a little moment." Robson posted photos on Instagram of herself and Quirke earlier in the week and wrote: "This will be the only time I speak on ...

Linda Robson was left in tears as she was asked to talk about her friend Pauline Quirke following news of her dementia ...

Pauline Quirke and Linda Robson have been lifelong friends. (PA Images) ...

Loose Women presenter Linda Robson struggled to fight back tears as she opened up about Birds of a Feather co-star Pauline ...