EastEnders' Rita Simons 'heartbroken' as deaf daughter can't lip-read due to face masks

express.co.uk:

EastEnders actress Rita Simons, 43, has taken to Twitter to share her deaf 14-year-old daughter Maiya’s struggles over understanding what people are saying due to face coverings being worn amid the coronavirus pandemic.The Roxy Mitchell star wrote in view of her 396,000 followers: “Masks, not denying the need for them...“All I know is my deaf daughter has no idea what anyone is saying as she can’t lip read a person in a mask...but we all wear ours anyway. “Breaks my heart a little bit for her.”Fans took to the comments section of Rita’s tweet to share supportive messages.One person wrote: “Maybe it’s time for us all to put an effort into learning sign language.