EastEnders’ Letitia Dean fights back tears as she reveals close family member’s death at British Soap Awards
EASTENDERS' Letitia Dean fought back tears at last night's British Soap Award as she revealed her dad died last week.
The EastEnders actress dedicated her Outstanding Achievement award win to her late father in an emotional speech.
She told the star-studded audience: "I lost my daddy a week ago, so this is for my daddy, I hope he's proud.
"And for my darling mummy, and I hope you enjoy your fish and chips. But seriously, thank you guys.
"I'm not very good at this public speaking, but I do love you all and thank you so much for the way you love me."
Letitia, who plays Sharon Watts in the BBC soap, was joined by her onscreen mum Anita Dobson to collect the prestigious honour.
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Anita was full of praise for her co-star, saying: "The recipient of this award, I have known for a very long time.
"I first met her when she was 16 years old! She’s been in over 2000 episodes, she’s had 237 duff duffs, she’s also been landlady of the Queen Vic – 6 times!
"Amazing storylines, and the revelation of her affair with Phil Mitchell – which brought in 23.5 million viewers!
"Not bad hey? She’s quirky, funny, talented, glorious, glamorous, an icon."