EastEnders actress Linda Henry has played the role of Shirley Carter since 2006. Shirley has been embroiled in some turbulent storylines over the years, including her best friend Heather Trott being murdered by then-boyfriend Phil Mitchell’s son Ben.The character has a complicated family life, with her son Mick Carter – played by Danny Dyer – originally thought to be her brother, while her two other children, Deano and Carly, no longer live in Albert Square.
However, Linda's life away from the soap is vastly different, as the actress, who appeared in Bad Girls, is happily married with her long-term partner and they have one child together.
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