Danniella Westbrook has issued a statement after she was rushed to hospital.
The former soap star is renowned for her role as Sam Mitchell on EastEnders. She regularly keeps fans on Instagram updated with her life away from the screen.
She sparked concern last night when she shared a clip in the back of an ambulance as she was treated by paramedics. The 49-year-old shared a clip from a hospital bed as she said: "Septics, Strep A and constant temperature of 39.8."
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Danniella has issued a statement this morning to reveal her condition has stabilised. She said: "Huge thank you to Whipps Cross and the NHS. Who have managed to get me stabilised. They informed me if I'd have left it till the morning I would have had a heart attack the pressure on my chest was so bad."
She has also urged people to get checked out if they are suffering similar symptoms. She said: "Whips Cross just saved my life and I am forever grateful. If you have this flu bug and tight chest ring an ambulance I was hours away from a cardiac arrest my chest was so tight. Now I need complete bed rest for ten days."
Fans rushed to the comments to offer messages of support.
Deirdre said: "Oh god look after yourself"
Phil added: "Recover well."
Stu commented : "Here if you need anything."
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