EASTENDERS' star Gillian Wright has become one of the Square's most popular characters during her 18 years on the soap. Her award-winning performances as Jean Slater, who has battled ovarian cancer and mental health struggles, have endeared her to viewers.
Jean is now facing a potential prison sentence after a cannabis farm was discovered at her home. Viewers will soon see her collapse in police custody as the police interrogation becomes too much, and there are fears she may not survive a stint inside.
While she's now soap royalty, Gillian, 61, spent years honing her craft in well-known programmes and respected plays. We take a look at her life away from soapland: Brush with death In 2015 Gillian had a near-death experience when she was.
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