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EastEnders 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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EastEnders star 'secretly' quit the show after 2022 exit with no return planned

Reports suggest EastEnders star Linda Henry, known for playing Shirley Carter, 'secretly' quit the show after leaving in 2022 and won't be returning.

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The Sun broke the news in United Kingdom on Wednesday, July 9, 2025.
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