EastEnders star Vicki Michelle was rushed to hospital after a 'painful' accident. The actress , who played Jo Cotton on the BBC soap, shared the health updated on her Instagram , detailing the horror hospital dash. She's suffered a broken shoulder after the "nasty fall" as she told fans about her unfortunate injuries.

"So sorry everyone No Vix Mix Sunday this week. I've had a nasty fall and broken my shoulder," she wrote alongside a snap of her wearing a hospital sling. "Ouch.

Bloody painful. Me at hospital. Hopefully be with you next week.

Missing you already." READ MORE: Ireland on hurricane watch as Met Eireann gives exact date remnants could trigger severe weather READ MORE: Tommy Fury’s 'cockiness wiped from face' when he met up with 'crying' Molly-Mae Hague It's a fresh blow for Vicki who only last year announced the sad passing of her younger sister Suzie. The 73-year-old star, who rose to fame as Yvette Carte-Blanche in BBC sitcom 'Allo 'Allo!, shared a touching photograph with Suzie and her daughter.

In tribute, Vicki wrote to her 17,200 followers: "Said Goodbye to my beautiful baby sister Suzie this week. Beautiful inside and out. Hundreds of people came to say their farewell.

She was so loved. Wonderful memory with Suzie and her daughter Susie. RIP Beautiful sister.

Be Happy in your new home. Love [red heart] You. #heartbroken.

" The heartfelt post quickly garnered nearly 500 likes and was met with an outpouring of support from fans, who left numerous messages of .