Danniella Westbrook has committed to a new surprising career change as a therapist and holistic healer after being ousted from Eastenders once again.The 48 year old revealed that she is training for the new position after the soap announced that Sam Mitchell would be brought back this year played by actress Kim Medcalf instead of Danniella — who first starred as the character. Kim took over the role in 2001 up until 2005 as Danniella dealt with issues in her personal life, before she returned to play Sam again in 2009 and 2016 for brief stints. Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter .
EastEnders star Anna Karen died in house fire 'started by cigarette', neighbours believe
24.02.2022 - 13:17 / ok.co.uk
Anna Karen's neighbours believe the soap star died in a house fire that was started by a lit cigarette.The EastEnders star, who was known for playing Aunt Sal – sister of Peggy Mitchell – on the soap, died at the age of 85 in a fire at a home on Windsor Road, Ilford, as firefighters were called to scene at 10:30pm on Tuesday 22 February. While a London Fire Brigade spokesperson said at the time that the "cause of the fire is under investigation", Anna's neighbours believe it could've been caused by a cigarette.
"She was apparently in bed at the time of the fire. It’s thought she fell asleep with a cigarette," a source told The Sun.
Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter Meanwhile, Anna's agent Shane Collins told the same publication: "We don’t know if it was an electrical fault or whether it was because she was smoking." Three fire engines and roughly 20 firefighters from Ilford and Barking fire stations rushed to the scene and managed to get the blaze under control in less than an hour. A family friend said to the Mail Online: "We are absolutely horrified at the news about Anna." EastEnders has paid tribute to the actress as a spokesperson for the soap shared everyone has been “deeply saddened” by the news of her death.
“We are deeply saddened to hear that Anna Karen has passed away,” the statement read. “Anna created a sharp, quick witted and extremely popular character in Aunt Sal that the audience will never forget.
"Just as those who worked with her at EastEnders will never forget her warmth, kindness fun and good humour. Our love and thoughts are with Anna’s family and friends." While former Sam Mitchell actress Danniella Westbrook reposted the
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Danniella Westbrook has bounced into a new relationship that has left "everyone shocked", a source has told OK! The former EastEnders actress has been seen out and about with Terry Andrews, and the source revealed that he is the father of a former The Only Way is Essex star.They added that Terry is “estranged” from some of his own family and everyone is “shocked” by the relationship.The source said: "Terry has four daughters from three different relationships. His second eldest, Grace, was on TOWIE and was Georgia Kousoulou's best friend. He's estranged from at least one of the girls.
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EastEnders stars lead tributes for Anna Karen after death in horror house fire aged 85
EastEnders cast and crew have come out in their droves to share tributes to the late actress Anna Karen, who played the beloved Aunt Sal on the BBC soap.The On The Buses star sadly died Tuesday night, February 22, at the age of 85 in a devastating house fire. The news has sent shockwaves throughout her former colleagues. EastEnders was one of the first to pay tribute to the fan-favourite Walford staple, as a spokesperson for the soap shared everyone has been “deeply saddened” by the news of her death.
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23.02.2022 / 19:57
BBC EastEnders actress Anna Karen 'dies in house fire' as tributes pour in
EastEnders have shared a statement confirmed the death of actress Anna Karen.
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23.02.2022 / 18:47
Anna Karen dies: EastEnders and On The Buses star killed in London house fire
Anna Karen has been killed in a house fire in east London.
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23.02.2022 / 18:17
Anna Karen dead – EastEnders and On the Buses star dies aged 85 in house fire
Anna Karen has tragically passed away aged 85 in a house fire. Anna was known for starring in TV shows like EastEnders, where she played Aunt Sal, sister of Peggy Mitchell, and 70s comedy, On The Buses. Her EastEnders character was last seen on the hit BBC soap in 2017.