EastEnders actress Laila Morse has quit the BBC soap after 20 years. The 75-year-old, who has played Big Mo Harris since 2000, will be leaving Walford later this year.
Thankfully, however, fans will be pleased to hear that the loveable crook won't be killed off and will have the chance to return if she wishes.
This comes after co-star Adam Woodyatt also took a break from the soap following his explosive storyline which involved character Ian Beale being poisoned by Sharon Watts.
A source told The Daily Star : "Laila is leaving the show. Her current contract is coming to an end and execs agreed this was a good time to write her out." It is not yet clear how Big Mo will leave, however the insider confirmed that she won't be killed off.
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