Danniella Westbrook left heartbroken as her beloved dad dies
DANNIELLA Westbrook has revealed her dad has died following a battle with dementia.
The heartbroken star shared the devastating news with fans today, alongside a picture of her cuddled up with Andrew.
Danniella wrote: "Held our hand till the end. Rest easy, Daddy. Jay and I will carry you in our hearts forever, and so will our children. We love you."
The actress, 50, is known for being very close to her father and often shared posts when she spent quality time with him.
She suggested he was unwell a few days ago, writing: "Losing my dad and praying for strength."
She has previously said of her dad's condition: "Love my dad. Dementia is a horrible illness. But he still remembers a lot."
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On Father's Day in 2022, she told her followers: "Happy Father's Day to the amazing men in my life. The first, my dad who has dementia but luckily still remembers us all.
"Thank you dad for being amazing all our lives and we love you."
Danniella, who is best known for playing Sam Mitchell on EastEnders, grew up in Essex.
Her dad Andy was a cab driver, and then became a carpet contractor and she grew up alongside her younger brother Jay.
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Speaking about growing up, she previously told The Observer: “I came from a very loving family - you know, 2.4 children with a Volvo - and I was very horsey. I used to ride every weekend.
“But I always wanted to be famous. My mum and dad thought I'd grow out of it, but I didn't.”
