EastEnders star Dean Gaffney has opened up about the harrowing moment last year when he found his mother dead and admits it was the 'worst thing' to have happened to him
EastEnders actor Dean Gaffney , who starred in the show for over a decade, reveals the moment he found his mother dead in her home will “haunt him forever”.
A year on from his mother’s passing and Dean has paid tribute to his mum, Marian. On social media, he posted a picture of his mum along with a long and heartfelt caption: "So, a year ago today, the worst thing happened to me. Whilst it’s the one inevitable thing in life losing a parent, when it happens, oh wow.
Dean continued to write: "Sudden heart attacks are a thing. One day you can be here, the next gone, literally simple as that. "Mum, the legacy you have left behind is what gets me out of bed every day. You touched peoples hearts and you were selfless to the end.Dean has received lots of messages of support from his friends. Scott Thomas commented: “Love you brother! I thank your momma for bringing a good soul like you in to the world.”Coronation Street actress Claire Sweeney added: “Sending you love today” followed by a love heart emoji.Dean is famed for his iconic role as Robbie Jackson on EastEnders.
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