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EastEnders' Shona McGarty hints at possible soap return as iconic character Whitney Dean for 40th anniversary


The actress, 33, who portrayed legend Whitney Dean on the soap for over 16 years, bid an emotional farewell back in May to 'explore other opportunities.'

Her final episode's in May, saw Whitney's partner and father to her newborn Dolly, Zack Hudson, break her heart after he cheated with childhood pal Lauren Branning. Whitney held her head high and quietly sobbed as she made her way through the square for the final time - a scene so emotional that fans at home were reduced to tears and begged for her return in the future. Her final episode's in May, saw Whitney's partner and father to her newborn Dolly, Zack Hudson, break her heart after he cheated with childhood pal Lauren Branning

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