DEAN Gaffney has suffered fresh heartache after revealing his beloved grandmother has passed away.
The 41-year-old actor’s tragic loss comes just days after EastEnders bosses axed him from the soap following a string of “bad decisions”.
Sharing his heartbreak on social media, Dean posted a picture of his late relative along with an emotional message.
He wrote: “Normally I wouldn’t divulge information like this on social media, however we celebrate births and marriages but never talk about death.
“RIP nanny Nancy.. I promise you I will look after mum, love you with all my heart. RIP .”
Outpourings of love quickly rolled in from the star’s celebrity pals, including ex EastEnders co-stars Richard Blackwood, Max Bowden and Emma Barton.
Richard wrote: “Sorry to hear that bro! Send Love to your mum for me .”
Max chimed: “Lots of love bro xxxx.”
Strictly star Emma commented: “Thinking of you .”
The sad news comes after the actor – who plays Robbie Jackson in the BBC soap – was axed from the show.
He has already made his final appearance after being quietly written out by bosses following reported concerns over his behaviour.
In June it emerged Dean had begged a stranger to send him sexy snaps.
The actor asked for pictures of dental nurse Theresa Hayman’s boobs and bum.
A source told the Daily Star Sunday: “Dean knows he’s made some bad decisions and he is working hard to get his life back on track.
“He split up from his long-term girlfriend and then he lost his job. But he knows he only has himself to blame.
“He’s always been a popular member of the cast and everyone loves Robbie Jackson so it’s a real shame that he will no longer be on our screens.”
On-screen Robbie made his exit to leave for India earlier this month after his son Sami had an accident.
The newspaper claims Dean was hit hard by his split from his model girlfriend and spent most of his time off from the soap partying in Ibiza.
Rebekah Rose-Ward, 25, claimed she was sick of feeling like a “trophy on his arm”.
The Sun exclusively revealed how his twin daughters have since banned him from dating younger women.
The soap legend admitted his 22-year-old girls Chloe and Charlotte were upset because he keeps hooking up with girls their age.
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