EastEnders' Gillian Wright rushed to hospital after accident as she pulls out of show

express.co.uk:

EastEnders actress Gillian Wright has undergone surgery after breaking her wrist following a nasty fall during her pantomine show this week.The 62-year-old has told fans she is "devastated" to have had to pull out of her stint.Gillian got through rehearsals and the opening night of Snow White at the Central Theatre, Chatham, despite being in a sling, but can no longer go on.Chris Jordan, managing director of Jordan Productions, told Kent Online: "Like the trooper she is, Gill managed to get through the last week of rehearsals and the opening night of the panto whilst in a sling and a certain amount of discomfort."No one knew the extent of the injury until she came out of surgery, and we were all shocked to hear that the break was worse than anyone had thought."Obviously, Gill’s health and wellbeing is paramount so, whilst we are sorry that she can’t return to the show, we wish her a speedy recovery over the next few weeks and send her all our love."More to follow....