Former EastEnders' star Samantha Womack has informed followers she has most cancers.
The actress revealed she is "beginning my very own battle with this illness" as she paid tribute to Olivia Newton-John on Tuesday, following her loss of life at her ranch in America on Monday.
The Grease icon handed away aged 73, surrounded by her household and family members, it was introduced by her husband on Monday evening.
Samantha appeared to have discovered power from the actress, who battled breast most cancers for 3 many years, to share her personal well being struggles. Importing a throwback photograph from her time on the West Finish stage within the Grease manufacturing, Samantha recalled how Olivia Newton-John got here to see her whereas she did a flip within the musical on stage within the tribute.
She wrote: "This was probably the most magical of evenings. Olivia and Chloe had come to see Grease in London and we had dinner collectively afterwards.
"I used to be so excited and in awe, she was my childhood. I now begin my very own battle with this illness and am left feeling deeply moved."
Sam performed Sandy in Grease within the West Finish.
She is finest recognized for taking part in the position of Ronnie Mitchell in BBC cleaning soap EastEnders however has additionally had iconic roles in 90s comedy Sport On, and she or he represented the UK within the 1991 Eurovision Tune Contest.
Dozens of followers rushed to supply Sam assist after the touch upon Twitter.
This Morning's Cleaning soap correspondent Sharon Marshall mentioned: "Wishing you like and power."
Mirror On-line has contacted Samantha's agent for additional remark.
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