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Danniella Westbrook reveals her father Andrew has died after a battle with dementia as she shares an emotional tribute


The actress, 50, took to social media to confirm that her dad Andrew passed away after spending several years battling the disease.

Family: Danniella Westbrook, 49, has taken to Instagram to share a rare snap with her father Andrew as she plans to celebrate Christmas with him The soap star also admitted that her dad - who worked as a taxi driver - and her mum were both 'very loving' towards her during her younger years. Danniella - who made her first appearance on 'EastEnders' in 1990 - told the Observer newspaper: 'I came from a very loving family - you know, 2.4 children with a Volvo - and I was very horsey.

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