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BBC EastEnders' Shona McGarty reveals real reason she quit soap after 16 years as Whitney Dean
EastEnders actress Shona McGarty is bowing out of the BBC soap after 16 years of playing Whitney Dean and has opened up about the real reason why she's leaving the show
Shona McGarty is leaving EastEnders after 16 years (Image: BBC/Jack Barnes/Kieron McCarron) Read MoreRelated Articles Amanda Holden's forgotten role in Neighbours revisited – including accent which baffled fans She shared a video montage of the party, writing: "Great send off for an Iconic character and sensational actress @shonabmx Shona McGarty. Whitney and Zack are currently expecting a baby together With her time on EastEnders coming to an end very soon, Shona isn’t sure what the future holds, but insists there are a few avenues she could go down, including music.
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