Get daily celeb exclusives and behind the scenes house tours direct to your inbox We have more newsletters Get daily celeb exclusives and behind the scenes house tours direct to your inbox We have more newsletters Dean Gaffney has shared an emotional tribute to his late mum on the first anniversary of her death. The ex- EastEnders star penned a social media post about his beloved mum's sudden death , admitting it was the "worst thing". Dean, 46, posted a photo of his mum Marian along with the caption: "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.
Sudden heart attacks are a thing. One day you can be here, the next gone, literally simple as that." He went on to add: "I am not one to share my grief on social media.
However, I just wanted to say it’s been a tough year for me and maybe I’ve done things uncharacteristically. Grief hits in many ways. Mum, the legacy you have left behind is what gets me out of bed every day.
You touched peoples hearts and you were selfless to the end. We will raise a glass to you today. I love and miss you today, tomorrow and forever.
" His followers flocked to support him, including Love Island's Scott Thomas, who wrote: "Love you brother! I thank your momma for bringing a good soul li.