US EditionEastEnders star 'secretly' quit the show after 2022 exit with no return planned
GREATER LONDON, ENGLAND, JUL 9 – Linda Henry ended her 16-year role as Shirley Carter with a discreet exit in 2022, confirmed by show insiders despite earlier reports of a temporary break.
- Linda Henry, who had portrayed Shirley Carter since 2006, quietly left EastEnders in 2022 following the storyline in which her character’s son disappeared at sea.
- Her departure followed her character Shirley leaving Albert Square with her dog, and although a break was initially suggested, reports indicate no plans for her return.
- Linda is making a return to television with a role as Pam, a mechanic, in the Sky series Mr Bigstuff, acting alongside her former EastEnders co-star Danny Dyer.
- Show creator Ryan Sampson described casting her as a subtle nod to fans of EastEnders and confirmed that this marks her first television role in three years.
- This move marks a shift for Linda from a long-running soap role to a guest comedy part, reflecting her ongoing break from EastEnders and her desire for a low-profile exit.
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