Denise Welch celebrates eight years sober and says giving up booze 'changed her life'

Twitter last night to thank everyone who had reached out to send their condolences over the death of his younger brother, Paul.The 49-year-old comedian described the messages sent to him by some of his 441,000 followers as “a big help”.He penned: “Thank you all for the lovely messages of condolence.“Too many to respond to directly, they have been a big help.“Normal service will be resumed eventually and I’ll go back to boring you all with photographs of me holding beers as soon as I can.”Fans promptly responded to Ed’s tweet, giving him some words of advice as he navigates grief.Twitter user RozBowden said: “I am so sorry for your sad loss.“As someone who fairly recently lost a sibling, I know how hard it is.“It was far worse for me than losing my parents, because of how much we had in common.“Much love and deepest condolences to you and your family.”TheChrisFarrell added: “Grief is the price we pay for love.The only way out is the passing of time.“We just have to keep getting up in the morning, put one foot in front of the other and meet the new day.“Then one day we realise the sun has come out again. It always does.”SezTPompey27 typed: “Sorry to read about your Brother Paul.

Denise Welch was "devastated" as she returned to the 'Coronation Street' set after the death of Princess Diana. The 62-year-old actress - who played barmaid Natalie Horrocks from 1997 to 2000 - was part of the cobbles cast when the late royal died in a car crash in August 1997, and she was deeply affected by her passing despite the pair never meeting.

Denise Welch says she was left distraught while filming Coronation Street over the death of Princess Diana.

Loose Women star Denise Welch has sent her Instagram followers wild with a saucy reveal, sharing a throwback snap from a Diva magazine shoot.

Loose Women star Denise Welch, 62, on the lessons in life she has learned - often the hard way - as she shares in her own words...

Loose Women 's Denise Welsh was shocked as her husband Lincoln walked in on her naked to film her reaction.

Loose Women panellist Denise Welch put on a racy display on today's show, when she showed off her hot pink sports bra on-air.

Denise Welch has opened up about her struggle with depression that led to a series of nervous breakdowns as she filmed for Coronation Street.

Loose Women 's Denise Welch suffered two breakdowns while she was starring in Coronation Street and felt so low she would crawl along the floor in despair.

Loose Women 's Denise Welch went on an explosive rant today as she questioned the hypocrisy of shops being open, clapping for carers being encouraged, but social distancing measures keeping families apart.

Loose Women 's Denise Welch shared a video of her baffled husband ignoring her as she flashed him completely naked after revealing her "lady garden" had become a "forest" during lockdown.

Loose Women regular Denise Welch left he co-stars and the nation speechless today after making a crude admission about her privates.

Denise Welch has bravely spoken frankly about life in lockdown as a recovering alcoholic - admitting it has been tough at times.

Loose Women and Waterloo Road star Denise Welch has joined forces with actress Julie Graham for Dun Breedin', a 12-part series.

Loose Women regular Denise Welch has playfully tried to cheer up the nation with a seemingly naked video.

Denise Welch has savagely told Piers Morgan to “self isolate for two years” in a stinging attack amid growing concerns for the coronavirus pandemic.

Denise Welch has cheekily suggested that Piers Morgan ‘self isolates for two years’ in a savage tweet she shares about the Good Morning Britain host.

Vogue Portugal’s latest cover for their ‘Madness’ issue, branding it ‘unbelievable’.The magazine has faced widespread backlash, with many left outraged at the cover and accusing it of glamorising mental illness.The Loose Woman panelist, who has been open about her battle with depression, shared the cover image, which shows a woman being bathed by two nurses in what appears to be a pyschiatric hospital, and wrote: ‘Ok. ‘So out of the whole editorial team & picture desk @VoguePortugal, no one said ‘ I don’t think perpetuating the stereotype of a poorly girl in a ‘mental asylum’ is a good look for us.

Denise Welch has taken to Twitter to share her outrage at the cover of the latest issue of Vogue Portugal.

Loose Woman Judi Love is an inpsiration to her fans with her sassy and hilarious views on the ITV panel show.

Loose Women 's camera crew made a hilarious mistake during today's show when they confused Denise Welch with Ruth Langsford.