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EastEnders’ Lofty star unrecognisable 35 years later - with bizarre link to international icon


EastEnders actor Tom Watt, who portrayed George 'Lofty' Holloway in the BBC soap, looks unrecognisable 35 years after exiting Walford and now has a very different career

The iconic character was introduced as part of the show's original cast in 1985, but after three years on Albert Square he made the decision to leave. Tom Watt exited EastEnders in 1988 (Image: Getty) Read MoreRelated Articles Soap star dies unexpectedly at 51 - weeks after announcing return to TV Speaking on Steph's Packed Lunch in 2022, Tom said: "Lofty was a really rewarding character to play - a beautiful mix of comedy and proper drama.

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