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'I was terrified and had to start again' - Ex-EastEnder Samantha Womack reveals reality of rebuilding a career in her 40s

After nine years in the same role, the rug was pulled out from the actress's feet when she was suddenly axed and had to find work as an older woman

Woman & Home · Oct 14, 2025

Samantha Womack felt ’emotional’ reading Dear England script ahead of tour

The former EastEnders star will be taking on the role of team psychologist Pippa Grange in the tour of James Graham’s award-winning play.

Evening Standard · Jul 21, 2025

Eastenders actor reveals financial struggles after breast cancer treatment

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The Independent UK · Jun 24, 2025

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EastEnders star Samantha Womack says her bank account was ‘creaking’ after cancer treatment

Actor underwent a year-and-a-half of treatment for fast-spreading breast cancer

The Independent UK · Jun 24, 2025

Samantha Womack: ‘Following my instincts saved my life’

The actress had a breast scan as ‘something wasn’t right’ and it found cancer. Now she’s urging other women to ask more questions.

The Independent UK · Jun 24, 2025

The Marlow Murder Club season 2: All the changes coming to the cosy drama’s second outing

Season 2 of the hit show is going to look a little different from the first - here's the changes viewers can expect to see

Woman & Home · Mar 19, 2025

Samantha Womack in great spirits as she enjoys day out months after cancer all-clear

Ex-EastEnders star Samantha Womack, who was given the cancer all-clear last year, looked radiant and happy during her north London day out

Daily Mirror · Jun 24, 2023

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EastEnders family in chaos as Stacey Slater's secret is unveiled

Stacey turned to an adult site 'Secret Cam' in a bid to banish her money worries.

Daily Record · May 18, 2023

Danny Dyer hints at EastEnders return despite dramatic Christmas day exit

Despite leaving the soap just five months ago, Danny has hinted that he could come back in the future.

Daily Record · May 16, 2023

EastEnders legend Samantha Womack would have delayed cancer treatment to aid NHS strikes

Former EastEnders actress Samantha Womack has backed the NHS nurse's demands for higher pay and admits she would have delayed her cancer treatment for strikes

Daily Mirror · May 12, 2023

Where forgotten UK Eurovision acts are now - stage intruder, soap star and co-star couple

Singer Mae Muller is representing the UK in the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 at Liverpool Arena. She follows in the footsteps of many famous alumni that didn't quite win over the rest of Europe

Daily Mirror · May 12, 2023

Samantha Womack ‘would have delayed’ cancer treatment to strike with NHS staff

Womack was diagnosed with breast cancer in August 2022, after Dame Olivia Newton-John died from the disease

The Independent UK · May 12, 2023

EastEnders star Samantha Womack says she would have ‘delayed cancer treatment’ to strike with NHS staff

The 50-year-old actress was diagnosed with breast cancer but has since been given the all-clear

Evening Standard · May 12, 2023

Samantha Womack would have delayed own cancer treatment to strike with NHS staff

'I’m absolutely desperate for them to be paid properly and appropriately for what they do'

Wales Online · May 12, 2023

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Liverpool Echo · May 12, 2023

31 famous faces you forgot did Eurovision - and the ones who almost did

From Grease legend to soap stars

Daily Mirror · May 11, 2023

EastEnders' Samantha Womack shares stunning chest tattoo after breast cancer battle

EastEnders legend Samatha Womack has had a busy few days, getting a new tattoo, peforming as part of the Eurovision celebrations and then appearing on Loose Women to raise awareness of breast cancer

Evening Standard · May 10, 2023

EastEnders’ Samantha Womack reveals chest tattoo after getting all clear from breast cancer

The Ronnie Mitchell actress was given the all clear in December, five months after she was diagnosed and underwent gruelling treatment

Liverpool Echo · May 10, 2023

EastEnders' Samantha Womack has 'best time' in Liverpool as she's blown away by Eurovision moment

The soap star was taken aback as she visited the city for Eurovision

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Daily Mirror · May 10, 2023

Samantha Womack spills on EastEnders return after co-star claimed sisters could be back

Samantha Womack has opened up about a possible return to EastEnders - after Rita Simons said the sisters Ronnie and Roxy Mitchell could be back, despite dying in soap land

Daily Record · May 10, 2023

EastEnders star Samantha Womack unrecognisable in Eurovision flashback after representing UK 30 years ago

In 1991, Samantha represented the United Kingdom in the Eurovision final in Rome and on Good Morning Britain today, she was reminiscing.

Daily Mirror · May 9, 2023

Samantha Womack urges young women to check themselves after breast cancer battle

Former EastEnders actress Samantha Womack, who shared her diagnosis last summer, revealed that she has been inundated with messages from young women who are also going through a breast cancer diagnosis

Daily Record · May 9, 2023

EastEnders' Samantha Womack opens up on 'brutal' chemo and desire for more children with Corrie star

The 50-year-old BBC soap star has found a new zest for life following her breast cancer scare, and hopes to start a new family unit with Coronation Street partner Oliver Farnworth.

Daily Mirror · Apr 27, 2023

What is Ronnie Mitchell actress doing now - as sister Roxy makes shock EastEnders return

As Roxy Mitchell makes a shock return to EastEnders, fans have called for Ronnie to be brought back too. Here we look at what Samantha Womack, who played her, has been up to since leaving the show

Manchester Evening News · Apr 26, 2023

BBC EastEnders shock as Roxy Mitchell 'returns from the dead' with Rita Simons returning to role

The character died in tragic scenes in 2017 alongside her sister Ronnie, played by Samantha Womack

Daily Mirror · Apr 20, 2023

EastEnders legend Rita Simons' daughter already starring in TV drama aged 16

Aged just 16, Maiya is starring in BBC kids drama Silverpoint, which was nominated for two BAFTAs last year

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