'Broken' EastEnders star Dean Gaffney shares heartbreaking family loss

Eagle-eyed Casualty viewers had a moment of realisation after spotting an ex-EastEnders favourite starring in the most recent episode. After the latest instalment of the medical drama aired on BBC One, soap fans flooded X (formerly known as Twitter) to point out the arrival of a well-known Walford name.

Dancing On Ice star Colin Grafton has opened up on the heartbreaking loss of his grandfather. The professional skater was partnered with The Vivienne on the ITV ice skating show earlier this year, with the couple finishing the show in third place. In a new interview, Colin shared about losing his grandfather from Alzheimer’s as a teenager and how it affected him and his family.

It's safe to say that Emmerdale star Amy Walsh's home is making us green with house envy. But to be fair, whenever any celeb shares pictures on social media of home renovations or interior upgrades, the first thing we automatically do is head to Pinterest to update our moodboards, steal their style, and just generally manifest that one day all our design dreams will come true.

Former EastEnders star Danniella Westbrook has opened up on the extent of her drug addiction for the first time and revealed she was doing “11 bags a day” before entering the Celebrity Big Brother house in 2016.The TV star, who had been hooked on drugs since she shot to fame at the age of 14, opened up to the Anything Goes with James English podcast and gave an in-depth insight into just how bad the problem was.The soap star admitted that she does “feel" for her kids, before stating: “When I went on Big Brother my kids were thinking 'oh my God how's she going to be?’ Because I went on there doing 11 grams of gear [cocaine] a day, I ain't going to lie, no one knows that.” "I was doing 11 bags of gear a day then they walked me through that f**king door and I went ...", she added: "And my son and everyone went 'oh God.'" Shortly after appearing on the Channel 4 show, Danniella relapsed and admitted that she was “dabbing cocaine” around her mouth to numb the pain of her botched dental implants. In 2021 she bravely opened up about her struggles in a candid Instagram post, which saw her vow to quit champagne and cocaine.The former EastEnders star wrote: “Ok so here goes …. HONESTY POST Ok so it’s no secret since leaving rehab I’ve slipped and slides more than I have been straight I guess.

EastEnders is set to shake things up once again next month, as the show's apparent penchant for nostalgic comebacks continues. The latest returning character is set to be Emma Harding, played by Patsy Kensit. Patsy, 55, made her exit from the show back in March 2023, during a fundraiser for her character’s daughter Lola, who had a terminal brain tumour.

Todd Carty has graced our screens for decades, leaving an indelible mark on some of our most beloved TV shows. His most prominent role was that of Mark Fowler in EastEnders, a character he portrayed from 1990 to 2003. Todd's journey in the entertainment industry began as Tucker Jenkins in Grange Hill, a role that garnered so much popularity that it led to his own spin-off series, Tucker's Luck, which aired from 1983 to 1985.

EastEnders actress Lucy Benjamin, who has played Lisa Fowler on-and-off since 1998, is reported to have split from her husband of 17 years, Richard Taggart.The couple, who share two children, Bessie, 16, and 12-year-old Rosie, are said to have had a "rough few months" before calling time on their relationship. A source close to the soapstar told The Sun: "Lucy and Richard tried to make it work but ultimately decided it was best they split up.

Almost eight years after Arthur ‘Fatboy’ Chubb's death in 2015, EastEnders fans at home have been hoping for the iconic character to make a return to Albert Square in some capacity - especially as the soap is well known for bringing characters such as Cindy Beale and Dirty Den back from the dead. And it appears fans have gotten their wish this week, as actor Ricky Norwood returned to the show to take part in a special flashback episode, allowing fans to reconnect once more with the memorable character.

Former EastEnders co-stars Danielle Harold, Ricky Norwood and Khali Best have proved that they are still good friends outside of the show as they got together for dinner on Thursday night.The ex-EastEnders actors were pictured enjoying a swanky meal at Azura in Camden as they enjoyed a mini reunion. Danielle, who played Lola Pearce-Brown, Ricky who played Arthur 'Fatboy' Chubbs, and Khali, who played Dexter Hartman, all looked friendly and happy as they stepped out together in town.

EastEnders star Jessie Wallace, who plays the role of the iconic Kat Slater on the long-running BBC soap, has shared a rare snap with her fiance, Justin Gallwey, as the pair embarked on a romantic outing together.The actress shared the adorable picture on her Instagram which showed the pair grinning from ear to ear as they posed for the camera. Jessie, 51, simply captioned the snap with a row of love heart emojis.

EastEnders fans are set for a dramatic week with actress Heather Peace at the centre of explosive scenes.

She hasn’t set foot in Walford since 1998, so it’s no wonder Michelle Collins felt apprehensive at being back on the set of EastEnders.The 61-year-old actress has returned to the soap 25 years after her supposed death as Cindy Beale. But it seems that Cindy has been hiding in witness protection. And on leaving France to follow her son, Peter Beale [Thomas Law], she finds herself back on her old stamping ground.

EastEnders star Bobby Brazier is already 'favourite' to win Strictly Come Dancing, just weeks before the show starts.The 20-year-old model and actor, best known for his role as Freddie Slater in EastEnders, was announced as the latest addition to the star-studded lineup on BBC Breakfast, on 9 August. And he's already the favourite to win the show, according to bookmakers, William Hill - knocking actor Layton Williams off the top spot when he was the latest celebrity to be announced.

EastEnders star Jonny Labey found fame playing Paul Coker in the BBC soap - but has since had a bit of a career change.The actor, 30, played the character on the soap for 106 episodes between 2015 and 2016, playing the role of Les and Pam Coker’s grandson. His character fell in love with Ben Mitchell, but was later killed off in a homophobic attack, leading the actor to leave his role on the soap for good.

Actor Darren Kent has passed away at the age of 36. Darren, who appeared as Goatherd from Slavers Bay in the HBO hit series Game of Thrones, passed last week following a lengthy health battle. During his life, Darren battled and overcame osteoporosis, arthritis and an extremely rare skin disorder.

EastEnders' character Alfie Moon is set to be diagnosed with prostate cancer in upcoming scenes which are set to leave viewers in tears.

EastEnders legend Dean Gaffney has said that he is "happy" that he was the one to find his mum after her heartbreaking death.The brave actor has taken to Instagram to announce that he found Marian this morning, 14 August, before sharing some beautiful snaps. Dean wrote an emotional tribute to his late mum on the social media platform.The 45 year old is a self-confessed mummy's boy and he spoke about her openly calling her one of the "most amazing selfless, caring, generous souls to ever walk the earth." He wrote: "I am simply broken to share that my beautiful selfless mother Marian has sadly passed away.

Dean Gaffney has put out an emotional post on social media announcing a tragic family death. The actor, who is best known for playing Robbie Jackson in EastEnders, has revealed that his mum has sadly passed away aged 69.

EastEnders star Dean Gaffney has shared his devastation following the heartbreaking death of his beloved mother. Accompanying a sweet black and white photograph of the pair of them together, the actor took to Instagram and penned: "I am simply broken to share that my beautiful selfless mother Marian has sadly passed away." Confirming he was the one to find her, he continued: "I was, am and always will be a mummy's boy so this news has completely floored me.

Brookside star Dean Sullivan has urged people to 'trust their gut' and not put off going to the doctor as he opens up about his own cancer journey.