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Gavin and Stacey star Laura Aikman reveals mystery illness that nearly ended her career - and how she was told to give up acting to save her health


Gavin and Stacey star Laura Aikman has revealed she was struck down by a mystery illness that left her so unwell, she was advised to give up acting altogether.

Gavin and Stacey star Laura Aikman has revealed she was struck down by a mystery illness that left her so unwell, she was advised to give up acting altogether (pictured 2024) The actress, 39, who played Smithy's girlfriend Sonia in the hit BBC sitcom, suffered from painful and undiagnosed symptoms for years (pictured with James Corden in the show) She also returned as Sonia in last year's Gavin and Stacey Christmas special - and starred as Dyan Cannon in ITV's Archie, a role that saw her face beamed across billboards in Times Square.

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