Inside EastEnders' Phil Mitchell's dramatic off-screen life including Danny Dyer 'feud'

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Phil Mitchell will go down in history as one of the most iconic EastEnders characters of all time.Known widely as Albert Square's hardman, the legendary head of the Mitchell clan has dealt with countless dramatic storylines and been part of iconic plots including 'Sharongate' and 'Who shot Phil?' reports the Mirror.As well as experiencing Phil's dramas, actor Steve McFadden has gone through his fair share of his own ups and downs worthy of a soap opera within his personal life.Steve grew up in London but lived in Westminster working in a variety of jobs before leaving school including an unusual job of carrot pickings.Prior to pursuing his acting dreams, the star also dabbled in plumbing and working as a builder's merchant.The 64-year-old studied at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, finally making his acting debut in 1989 when he landed a small part in football hooligan film, The Firm.

It was in 1990 that he joined the cast of EastEnders alongside his onscreen siblings, Grant (Ross Kemp), and Sam (Daniella Westbrook).Throughout the years, Phil had a few love affairs - with four marriages under his belt.His offscreen counterpart Steve has also had an eventful love life, including a co-star romance.

His first relationship was with childhood sweetheart Sue Marshall, with whom he shares son Matt. However, following their decision to end things, his next relationship was reportedly with Angela Bostock, whom he met at a party back in 1995.It was following his break-up with Angela he met fellow cast member Lucy Benjamin, who played his volatile onscreen girlfriend Lisa Fowler.

The pair dated from 1999 to 2003, and continued to work together after their split.During a 2017 episode of Loose Women, following her character's