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Scarlett O'Toole

Danny Dyer did 's*** loads' of drugs and feared losing his family during EastEnders fame

Danny Dyer has spoken candidly about almost losing his family after turning to drugs when he felt he had "lost" who he was.

The EastEnders star said he had "become a sort of cartoon character" playing at being Danny Dyer and ended up with an empty feeling inside.

The 45-year-old admitted to going down the wrong path after becoming famous, adding he was "weak" and eventually knew he had to get help to turn his life around.

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