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Dean Gaffney has put out an emotional post on social media announcing a tragic family death. The actor, who is best known for playing Robbie Jackson in EastEnders, has revealed that his mum has sadly passed away aged 69.

Jacqueline Jossa was overcome with emotion as she said goodbye to co-star Shona McGogarty, who plays Whitney Dean. In the latest episode, Whitney Dean, played by Shona, made her exit from the BBC One soap after 16 years. It was announced last year that Shona had decided to leave the popular show.

Dean Gaffney had a shocking encounter when he was hit by a car driven by Chelsea footballer Wesley Fofana, resulting in a broken collar bone back in 2022.The former EastEnders star, 45, was "catapulted" into the air after being struck by Wesley's Lamborghini during a night out on King's Road in Chelsea, West London. Wesley was breathalysed at the scene, and after passing the test he was allowed to leave as he was not deemed to be at fault for the incident. An eyewitness has now revealed that Dean wasn't told until later that he had been run over by a famous football star.

EastEnders legend Dean Gaffney has said that he is "happy" that he was the one to find his mum after her heartbreaking death.The brave actor has taken to Instagram to announce that he found Marian this morning, 14 August, before sharing some beautiful snaps. Dean wrote an emotional tribute to his late mum on the social media platform.The 45 year old is a self-confessed mummy's boy and he spoke about her openly calling her one of the "most amazing selfless, caring, generous souls to ever walk the earth." He wrote: "I am simply broken to share that my beautiful selfless mother Marian has sadly passed away.

Dean Gaffney has told fans he is "broken" after his beloved mum passed away this morning.

Dean Gaffney has revealed he put on a stone during his short stint in I'm A Celebrity... South Africa. The actor, 45, who is best known for his role as Robbie Jackson on the BBC soap, entered the all-star series as a latecomer alongside fellow EastEnders star Joe Swash.

Joe Swash and Dean Gaffney have addressed if they'd ever return to EastEnders years after their exits. Joe, who starred as Mickey Miller, left the soap in 2011, with Robbie Jackson actor Dean exiting Walford two decades ago, before making a handful of brief returns in the years that followed. Now the I'm A Celebrity South Africa stars have discussed if they'd ever go back, with Joe hailing his departure as "the worst ever".

Amir Khan has become the third star to leave I'm A Celebrity... South Africa.

This year's I'm A Celebrity... South Africa campmates express their disappointment at having to vote one of their campmates to leave in Tuesday's episode. The end of Monday night's show saw the celebs being informed that it was down to them to vote who to leave, and they then did so via a secret ballot.

After four years, Dean Gaffney is making a comeback to acting as he is confirmed to star in a new pantomime this April. Dean, 45, is confirmed as the Prince in the upcoming production of Rapunzel, which is loosely based on the Disney movie, Tangled. Kerry Katona,42, is also scheduled to feature in the new pantomime, playing Mother Gothel who keeps Rapunzel locked away in the tower.

EastEnders star Dean Gaffney made his first appearance as Robbie Jackson back in December 1993.The actor, 44, starred on the BBC soap for more than a decade before departing in 2004.Robbie, who is the half-brother of Bianca Jackson, was a happy go lucky resident in Walford and was rarely seen without his trust companion Wellard the dog.READ MORE: EastEnders fans 'expose' Walford's next serial killer as 'creepy' new love interestThe I'm A Celeb star reprised the iconic role in 2010, 2015 and 2017, remaining on the show until 2019 and starring in a whopping 978 episodes.Whilst Robbie hasn't been seen in a few years, there are plenty of reasons to support the return of the character.Across his three decades on the square, Robbie became close with many residents, including Martin Fowler who was once married to his half-sister Sonia Fowler.At the moment, Martin is attempting to deal with one of the most difficult periods in his life after discovering his 12 year old daughter Lily is pregnant.Could Robbie return and help Martin deal with the fallout of Lily's unplanned pregnancy?Last month, rumours began circulating that Robbie could be on his way back to the square after Dean cosied up to his on-screen sister Natalie Cassidy and their co-star Jamie Borthwick.The trio were spotted enjoying lunch before Natalie, 39, shared a snap to her Instagram.She captioned the nostalgic shot: "When you have the January blues the only thing to do is have lunch with these pair. Laughed so much I nearly wet myself.

The cast of BBC EastEnders enjoyed a big night out as newcomer Bobby Brazier and his co-stars were spotted at Tulley's Shocktober Fest in Crawley. Jeff Brazier and Jade Goody's son, Bobby, 19, brought along his brother Freddie, 18, as they joined his EastEnders co-stars Shane Richie, Max Boden, Jaden Ladega, Dean Gaffney, Jamie Borthwick and Tony Clay at the Halloween themed attraction. Dressed for the Autumn weather, Bobby and Freddie posed for photos both wearing large warm black puffer coats.

BBC EastEnders and former I'm a Celebrity star Dean Gaffney, 44, is reportedly giving the ITV show another try having signed up for an All Stars series, set to be filmed in South Africa. The actor, who played Robbie Jackson in the BBC soap, last appeared in the jungle 16 years ago in 2006 when he headed to Australia alongside hosts Ant and Dec. It's reported that the new all-star series will have a different feel to previous years as the cast will be off to South Africa for the first time in the show's history.

I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! camp after signing up for the ITV reality show - for a second time.The beloved EastEnders actor, who has portrayed the role of Robbie Jackson since 1993, is set to fly out to South Africa in order to take part in an All Stars series.READ NEXT: I’m A Celebrity location confirmed for 2022 by ITV after two years away from AustraliaDean, who starred in I'm A Celeb back in 2006 and ended up coming fifth and garnering a loyal legion of fans, has reportedly agreed a deal with ITV bosses to appear on the All Stars edition of the show, according to The Sun.The paper reports that the soap star, 44, will be flying out to South Africa to record the 'Best Of' series In the "coming weeks".Reports say that the All Stars edition of I'm A Celeb will air next spring, in early 2023.According to the paper, a source has has said that Dean is regarded as "one of the best contestants the show has ever had".Hence why his name popped up when the new I'm A Celebrity series was proposed."It’s taken some time but he’s now signed on the dotted line and will be on the plane to South Africa with some other show greats.

reports The Sun. A source told the publication: “Dean is regarded as one of the best contestants the show has ever had.

EastEnders actor is said to have been growing close with Russian model Valerina who is 25 years old. The leggy blonde is enjoying spending quality time with Robbie Jackson star Dean, 44, according to reports.

Ex-EastEnders actor Dean Gaffney has found a new love interest - and she’s the same age as his twin daughters Chloe and Charlotte.The 44-year-old soap star became a grandad last year and vowed to stop dating women in their twenties. But according to a close pal, he’s getting cosy with a fresh-faced Russian model.The friend told The Sun: “She is absolutely gorgeous so it’s no surprise she has caught Dean’s eye.

The Chase star Jenny Ryan, 39, has recalled when her Valentine’s Day was ruined by former EastEnders actor, Dean Gaffney.The Vixen was left livid when she travelled in a first-class train cabin, only to be thrown out by Dean’s production company.The awkward incident, which happened in 2019, was dredged up by Jenny when she wished her 106,000 Twitter followers a Happy Valentine’s Day.She wrote: “J.Ry Trufax, I once spent Valentine’s Day on a train with Dean Gaffney. He gave me a cupcake with a heart on it.”She then wished the Robbie Jackson star a happy birthday as it also falls on February 14.Despite the seemingly cordial tweet, Jenny has revealed that she was actually “fuming” when she was asked to leave the carriage.Jenny recalled the full incident on The Comedy Arcade podcast in December.Chatting to host Vix Leyton, the quizzer said: "I was travelling first-class on a train and someone came in and said I had to move to a different carriage because some producers were using this one to film an advert.“I was all settled in! I got on the train early and got my coffee, I was a bit fuming.“I was in a bad mood, so I tweeted because I looked out the window and realised the person that was filming was Dean Gaffney.”In her fury, Jenny tweeted at the time: “I have just been evicted from my booked train seat in favour of Dean Gaffney.

EastEnders star Dean Gaffney shot to fame as Robbie Jackson in the BBC One soap back in 1993.The actor, who turns 44 on February 14, appeared in the show until 2003 until bosses decided to axe the character.He later reprised the role in 2009, 2015 and 2017. However, Dean was written out of the soap in 2019 amid concerns over his behaviour on set.Away from Walford, Dean has appeared in ITV drama The Bill, E4 series Misfits and WestEnd shows Waiting for Godot, Calendar Girls and Murder in Play.He has also made a name for himself in the world of reality TV.In 2006, Dean joined the cast of I'm a Celebrity...

EastEnders actor Dean Gaffney has shared cute pictures cradling his first grandchild and vowed to get advice from his famous co-star pal Danny Dyer. The 43-year-old welcomed his first grandchild Mimi who was seven pounds and 14 ounces after his daughter Chloe, 24, gave birth on July 7.Dean who played Robbie Jackson in the BBC soap EastEnders, shared the picture of himself cradling new-born Mimi to officially announce her arrival.

Dean Gaffney has proudly showed off his grey hair after becoming a grandad for the first time.