Eastenders star Letitia Dean accepted a prestigious award at the British Soap Awards but then revealed devastating personal news that has rocked her and her family in recent days.
The actress, who has played Sharon Watts in the hit soap since 1985, picked up the Outstanding Achievement Award at last night’s bash as recognition for her performances over more than three decades. To get the latest What's On newsletters from WalesOnline, click here.
When she collected the award, she revealed that her and her family had been dealing with tragedy over the past few days following the death of her father. Dedicating the award to him, she said: “I lost my daddy a week ago so this is for him. I hope he is proud. This is for my daddy and my darling mummy, I hope you're enjoying your fish and chips."
