Losing someone you love is like carrying a void in your heart, and an EastEnders star went through this tragic pain last year. Dean Gaffney said he’ll be ‘haunted forever’ as he recalled the tragic moment he found his mother dead at home. The actor who portrayed the role of Robbie Jackson in Walford talked about the devastating news of mom passing away on social media last August. Read on to know more about it!
EastEnders icon Dean Gaffney revealed that his mother’s death will haunt her forever. The 46-year-old star’s mother, Marian, died one year ago, with the actor first announcing the devastating news on social media with pictures of her. He was ‘simply broken’ and said at the time, “I was, am, and always will be a mummy’s boy, so this news has completely floored me.”
Ever since, he only used his Instagram grid to share pictures and tributes to his mother. On Monday, Gaffney posted a snap of his mother posing for the camera and shared a few details on the horrific moment he found his mother dead at home when he went to pick her up for their weekly Sunday roast. He also highlighted how the loss had made him realise how fragile life could be.
He wrote, “So, a year ago today, the worst thing happened to me. Whilst it’s the one inevitable thing in life, losing a parent, when it happens, oh wow. Nothing prepared me for going to pick my mum up for a routine Sunday roast and finding her passed away. What I saw shall remain private, but it will haunt me forever.” The I’m A Celebrity star also spoke about his mother’s legacy and how that is the only thing that helps him get out of bed every day.
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The actor’s post was filled with supportive and loving comments from fans and co-stars. Danny Dyer left two red heart emojis, while Claire Sweeney wrote, “Sending you love today.” One of the fans wrote, “Oh Dean sending so much love to you my friend”.
Speaking of his personal life, Dean is a proud father of his twin daughters, Chloe and Charlotte, whom he shares with his ex-partner, Sarah Burge. We really wish Dean all the strength and love in the world. Furthermore, stay tuned to Soap Opera Daily for more such EastEnders updates!
