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Martine McCutcheon opens up about devastating diagnosis saying 'I was completely in denial'


Love Actually and EastEnders star Martine McCutcheon 'cried and cried' after hearing news of her diagnosis last year and said she thought about what life could have been

'I do look back and see a lot of struggle with what I did' (Image: WILL_IRELAND)The actress, best known for her role as Tiffany Mitchell in EastEnders from 1994 until 1998, has also been diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome [CFS], Fibromyalgia, and Lyme Disease, which cause severe pain and tiredness. Last year, Martine suffered a flare-up so intense that it necessitated hospital treatment, causing her to miss her husband Jack McManus' birthday celebrations. Away from her health struggles, Martine opened up about her time on Love Actually, as the hit romcom movie notoriously makes a comeback for the festive season.

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