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Dame Barbara Windsor's widower Scott Mitchell has opened up on how he is learning to love again with "wonderful" EastEnders star Tanya Franks - admitting it "can't be easy" to step into the late TV legend's shoes. Barbara died in December 2020, aged 83, after a battle with Alzheimer's disease, leaving a devastated Scott, 60, mourning the loss of his wife of 20 years.

Former EastEnders actor Ross Kemp has confessed that he still thinks of Barbara Windsor every day - and keeps a photo of her on his living room wall.The TV hardman, 59, worked with the iconic actress, who played his on-screen mum, Queen Vic barmaid Peggy Mitchell, for many years - and she clearly made a huge impact on his life.The two actors formed a strong bond on set playing mother and son - and Ross, who played Peggy’s son Grant, has opened up on his precious memories of the late Dame in a moving chat with The Sun. .

EastEnders' Jay Brown does not have much luck with the ladies! However, actor Jamie Borthwick is constantly getting romantically linked to his co-stars. Just this year alone there has been speculation he is dating his former EastEnders co-star Danielle Harold and when she left he was linked to his new co-star Jazzy Phoenix. Now he's bracing himself for more rumours of romance after signing up for the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special with the gorgeous Nancy Xu as his dance partner.

Ross Kemp has revealed that it took him five days to write Dame Barbara Windsor’s eulogy and said the experience was “very tough” for him.The actor and documentarian, 59, used to play Grant Mitchell in BBC soap EastEnders – son of landlady Peggy Mitchell, played by Dame Barbara. Dame Barbara died at the age of 83 in 2020, and had been made a dame in the 2016 New Year’s Honours list for her services to charity and entertainment.

Friends of Dame Barbara Windsor ’s widower Scott Mitchell “couldn’t be happier” after seeing him find love with his “absolutely lovely” new partner Tanya Franks. Dame Barbara passed away in December 2020 after being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in 2014. And earlier this year it was reported that Scott had found love again with actress Tanya.

Scott Mitchell, the widower of the late Dame Barbara Windsor, has revealed his wife would be 'so happy' he's found love again after confirming his new relationship with another EastEnders actress. Scott, 60, was left devastated when he lost wife Barbara aged 83 in 2020 following her battle with Alzheimer's disease.

Scott Mitchell, the widower of the late Dame Barbara Windsor, has broken his silence over his new relationship with another EastEnders actress. Earlier this year, in July, Scott was reported to have found love again with actress Tanya Franks, who appeared in the long-running BBC soap as Rainie Cross, for a few short stints between 2007 and 2015, but joined Albert Square full-time in 2018 until her character left in 2022.

Widowed Danielle Patton, 44, never expected to find love again after the tragic loss of her first husband, Russell - let alone with one of his closest friends. Originally from Colorado, Danielle met Russell at university in Belfast, married him and settled in Northern Ireland and went on to have three children. But tragedy struck one Monday morning in 2013 when he didn’t return home.

Follow OK! on Threads here: https://www.threads.net/@ok_mag Dame Barbara Windsor's widow Scott Mitchell is said to have found a bond with his new partner Tanya Franks while they were fundraising for dementia together. Scott, 60, lost wife Barbara in 2020 following her battle with Alzheimer's disease and now he is beginning to heal his heartbreak with a new romance – with another EastEnders star.Tanya, 55, played Rainie Cross who was Tanya Branning's (Jo Joyner) sister in the BBC One soap for a few short stints between 2007 and 2015, but joined Albert Square full time in 2018 until her character left in 2022.

EastEnders fans were emotional as the long-running BBC soap marked the seventh anniversary of her death. Dame Barbara Windsor's Peggy Mitchell was an iconic character on the smash-hit soap, with her impact on the show still felt to this day. The former Queen Vic landlady was a fan favourite on Albert Square, and had a number of important storylines during her tenure on the show.

EastEnders actress Lacey Turner broke down in tears after she completed the London Marathon in memory of her late, great co-star Barbara Windsor. Sunday marked the day that nearly 50k people ran the 26.2 mile course through the UK’s capital, with some completing the marathon in honour of various charities and organisations.

EastEnders star Heather Peace said the cast is “absolutely stoked” to have raised £50,000 in memory of their late co-star Dame Barbara Windsor by running the London Marathon.The star said fundraising for Alzheimer’s UK had gone “beyond our wildest expectations” and the team, known as Bab's Army, were especially grateful for people’s donations during the cost-of-living crisis. She was joined in the challenge by co-stars including Natalie Cassidy, Lacey Turner and Adam Woodyatt.

Paul O'Grady's celebrity friends reminisced over the late star and sang his praises following his funeral on Thursday. After the late comedian was laid to rest, a new post shared on his Instagram account read: "Yesterday was a very sad day. We said goodbye to our beloved Paul O'Grady.

Regardless of all of the twists and turns that EastEnders has to give, one thing will always remain constant - the Queen Vic. As a popular location on Albert Square, the Queen Vic has been the backdrop to its fair share of drama throughout the years, whether that be in the form of fights or relationship break-ups. As a result, it takes some pretty iconic characters to call themselves the landlord or landlady of the Queen Vic.

EastEnders actress Dame Barbara Windsor's widower Scott Mitchell has shared his distress as he detailed how cruel trolls accused him of being with her for her money. Barbara and Scott tied the knot in April 2000, but their 27 year age gap led to public scrutiny and cruel comments from strangers, despite the pair enjoying an almost three-decades long romance.

Five years after playing the late Dame Barbara Windsor in BBC biopic Babs, Jaime Winstone has stepped into her shoes once again.The 37-year-old actress appears as a younger version of the icon’s most famous character, Peggy Mitchell, in a flashback episode of EastEnders and says, “It’s a real honour.” While her role in Babs covered Barbara’s childhood, early romances and rise to fame in the Carry On films in detail, Jaime felt like her “journey with Barbara” hadn’t really finished and revealed she even felt she had received a sign from the late soap favourite to accept her latest portrayal. “When I got offered the part, I thought, ‘God, is this something I should do? Am I risking getting typecast?’" says Jaime. "So I did actually have a little word with Barbara up above and I got my sign and I felt like it was written for me.

Jaime Winstone has said playing a young Peggy Mitchell in a flashback episode of EastEnders will be an “amazing milestone” that “bookends” her journey with Dame Barbara Windsor. The matriarch of the Mitchell family was played by Dame Barbara for more than two decades after she joined the long-running soap in 1994 and became its biggest star, with her iconic catchphrase: "Get outta' my pub," when her character landlady of the Queen Vic. Dame Barbara died in December 2020 aged 83, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease, which she was diagnosed with in 2014.

EastEnders fans were left emotional and fighting back tears as iconic soap matriarch Peggy Mitchell, who was played by the lateDame Barbara Windsor, made a special appearance on the BBC soap. In scenes that aired on last night’s EastEnders (Tuesday 25 January), Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden) was facing a big dilemma.The soap legend had to choose between becoming an informant for the police and spending the rest of his life behind bars.Taking a seat in the middle of Walford’s Albert Square to contemplate what he should do, Phil began looking into the distance at the home he once shared with his late mum Peggy - The Queen Vic.

Dame Barbara Windsor's will has been shared, revealing the contents and who she left it to, including leaving £1,000 to her EastEnders co-star. The star died last December after a battle with Alzheimer's aged 83 and the acting legend left her money to various charities and friends.

Dame Barbara Windsor's widower Scott Mitchell has spoken out on the cruel messages he comes across online.The 58 year old appeared on Good Morning Britain on Thursday 30 September to talk about running the London Marathon in a bid to raise money for Alzheimer's Research UK after his beloved partner died in December 2020.

Amy Winehouse had a special connection with Carry On actress Dame Barbara Windsor and would make secret visits to Barbara’s house during her time in rehab. Although the singer was being treated for her alcohol addiction at a private facility in 2010, a close friend to the hitmaker shared how she would sneak out to visit her “new nan.” Her best friend Tyler James, 39, says the singer songwriter developed a close friendship with the on-screen actress after the loss of her grandmother Cynthia.

EastEnders stars Jessie Wallace and the late Dame Barbara Windsor reportedly got into a vicious row off camera on set of the popular soap opera.TV agent Melani Blake said Jessie, 49, and Barbara, who sadly died last year after a battle with Alzheimer's disease at the age of 83, fought on the Queen Victoria set and "went at it like cats".

EastEnders star Jake Wood has unveiled plans for a memorial service for Dame Barbara Windsor after lockdown ends.The soap icon was 83 when she tragically passed away following a battle with Alzheimer’s disease in December 2020. Dame Barbara was laid to rest in a touching funeral service in January.

EastEnders star Dean Gaffney was reportedly “turned away” from Dame Barbara Windsor’s funeral on Friday 8 January. Dean, 42, who has played Robbie Jackson on and off on the soap for a number of years, was snapped amongst the mourners to bid farewell to Barbara, following her tragic death aged 83.The soap actor wore a face covering over his nose and mouth as he went to attend the service at Golders Green Crematorium in London.

As Barbara Windsor was laid to rest on Friday, her former Eastenders co-star Martine McCutcheon has shared an emotional tribute to honour her memory.The actress, who recently celebrated the anniversary of her first meeting to husband Jack, took to Instagram to relive some of her memories with the icon.The 44 year old posted a black and white photo of a young Barbara and wrote a lengthy caption on the day of her funeral. She said: "My Darling Barb, today is your funeral.

She was laid to rest on Friday by her loved-ones and now Dame Barbara Windsor's order of service has been revealed. The icon, who passed away in December, was celebrated by her friends and family at her funeral.

Much-loved Barbara Windsor was making her fans smile even at her funeral with a Carry On-themed wreath. Friends and family are today paying their respects to the national treasure at the service in London.

Friends and family of much-loved Barbara Windsor paid their respects to the star at her funeral today in London. The telly icon's hearse arrived with the floral tribute 'Babs' as pallbearers carried her coffin.

Eastenders legend and showbiz icon Dame Barbara Windsor passed away last month aged 83 following a six year battle with Alzheimer's. Barbara’s husband of twenty years, Scott Mitchell, confirmed that the star passed away peacefully in her sleep on 10 December and today, her closest friends and family are set to gather for the funeral in North London.

The funeral of much-loved Barbara Windsor will take place this afternoon, Friday 8 January, but the number of mourners will be limited.

Dame Barbara Windsor’s funeral is set to take place at the end of this week, reports claim.The EastEnders icon tragically died aged 83 in December after a six-year battle with Alzheimer’s. And now, a select group of mourners are set to gather at Golders Green Crematorium in London on Friday afternoon to celebrate her life, The Sun Online reports.

Dame Barbara Windsor's devastated husband Scott Mitchell says he is "completely overwhelmed" after fans raised £100,000 in her honour within days. A fundraising page for the late star saw the donations pour in and six figures was quickly collected.The total is already heading for £110,000 and every penny is heading to Alzheimer's Research UK.The soap legend died on December 10 aged 83 after a brave battle with Alzheimer's disease.

After the tragic death of Dame Barbara Windsor last week, her husband Scott Mitchell has made his first television appearance since her passing.The grieving spouse, who paid tribute to his 'wife, best friend and soulmate', appeared on Good Morning Britain's 1 Million Minutes Awards on Friday morning to present an award in her honour. Scott, 57, awarded winner Nassrat Bi the Dame Barbara Windsor Award for her work in end of life care.

Dame Barbara Windsor's close friend Christopher Biggins has told that her funeral will included eulogies from him and her Eastenders co-star Ross Kemp. Barbara died aged 83 in a London care home last week after battling Alzheimer's.

Ross Kemp has revealed Alzheimer's changed his late friend and co-star Dame Barbara Windsor's personality in the lead up to her death. National treasure Barbara sadly passed away on Thursday 10 December at the age of 83 following a six year battle with dementia.

National treasure Dame Barbara Windsor passed away on Thursday 10 December after a long battle with dementia.The vivacious actress, famous for her long stint on EastEnders as Peggy Mitchell, spoke to former co-star Ross Kemp just three weeks prior, where she told him her dying wish. The 83 year old, via FaceTime, spoke to Ross, 56, about her despair over the disease and how much she felt that more research should be done into the topic.