Danniella Westbrook has said she is “really excited” to be returning to EastEnders after a six-year absence.
The actress and reality television star, who has fought a high-profile battle with drug addiction, will step into Albert Square for several episodes of the BBC soap later this year.
She will make a “brief appearance” as Samantha Mitchell in special episodes showing the funeral of her on-screen mother Peggy (Barbara Windsor) after her death from cancer, a spokesman for the soap said.
Danniella, 42, said: “I’m really excited to be going back to EastEnders. It feels right that the Mitchells are all back for Peggy’s funeral and I can’t wait to work alongside everyone again.”
The Londoner has played Sam, the sister of Phil and Grant Mitchell, in the soap on and off since 1990.
She fought a very public battle with cocaine addiction, which at a low point left her with a completely eroded nasal septum. Danniella has written books on her experiences and spoken about her struggle in interviews.
The actress and reality television star, who has fought a high-profile battle with drug addiction, will step into Albert Square for several episodes of the BBC soap later this year.
She will make a “brief appearance” as Samantha Mitchell in special episodes showing the funeral of her on-screen mother Peggy (Barbara Windsor) after her death from cancer, a spokesman for the soap said.
Danniella, 42, said: “I’m really excited to be going back to EastEnders. It feels right that the Mitchells are all back for Peggy’s funeral and I can’t wait to work alongside everyone again.”
The Londoner has played Sam, the sister of Phil and Grant Mitchell, in the soap on and off since 1990.
She fought a very public battle with cocaine addiction, which at a low point left her with a completely eroded nasal septum. Danniella has written books on her experiences and spoken about her struggle in interviews.
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