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Katherine Heslop

Ex EastEnders star Danniella Westbrook announces she's moving abroad for her 'happiness'

Daniella Westbrook has told fans she's moving abroad, for her "happiness and mindset".

The Ex- EastEnders star, 49, made the move after a health scare and a return to acting for a one-off performance in an adult only pantomime.

And the actress made the trip abroad in style as she enjoyed a plush lounge before her flight, and then a car drove her right up to the British Airways plane.

On her Instagram, Daniella, known for playing Sam Mitchell in EastEnders, shared a glamorous mirror selfie as she wore a sparkly beret, black jacket, sparkly top, jeans and high heeled boots.

She wrote on the picture: "Well todays the day. Mixed emotions happy excited by sad too saying goodbye to my [red circle emoji]. But for my happiness & mind set I moved back abroad today [two kiss emojis]."

Danniella Westbrook told fans she was leaving the UK for a sunnier climate (danniellawestbrook_73/Instagram)
She wished goodbye to England with a selfie (danniellawestbrook_73/Instagram)

She added: "Plus I am never happier than in the sunshine."

Radio presenter Vanessa Feltz wished her luck, commenting on the post: "Have a wonderful time darling girl."

The soap star also shared a selfie of herself in the back of a car and wearing a blazer and smart shirt, writing: "Bye Bye England [English flag].

On Monday evening, Danniella stunned as she made her acting return after six years, as she took part in Sinderfella at The Prince of Wales Drury Lane in London.

Danniella Westbrook returned to acting for the first time in six years earlier this week, in the adult-only panto Sinderfella (SplashNews.com)

Danniella was all glammed up as she played the Fairy Godmother in the sold-out show alongside former Big Brother star Simon Gross.

She wore a pink dress with pink elbow-length gloves and pink heels for her role and looked to be having the time of her life as she strutted with Gross in the street after the show.

The week before, Danniella was taken to Whipps Cross after she suffered from a tight chest which she said made her fear for her life.

Danniella uploaded a video of her receiving gas and air from the mask as she held it to her face to help her breathe.

She appeared distressed as she looked at the camera as she received medical intervention, with a small tube also wrapped around her face.

It was a further health set back for the star, who was dashed to hospital twice in the summer after after suffering from Septicaemia.

Taking to social media, she wrote: "Whips cross just saved my life and I am forever grateful.

Danniella travelled in style (danniellawestbrook_73/Instagram)
Danniella is known for playing Sam Mitchell on EastEnders (Adam Pensotti/BBC/PA Wire)

"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 a few days #blessed."

Earlier that week, Danniella had spoken about her ill health and told fans that she has been experiencing seizures on Instagram.

The actress said she was suffering from various symptoms, including being unable to "get anything to go down" and "burning up". She also commented: "My throat is so bad."

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