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EastEnders' Danniella Westbrook 'can't move' as she issues health update

Danniella Westbrook has shared she "can't move" as she issued a health update.

The former soap star is renowned for her role as Sam Mitchell in EastEnders. She regularly keeps fans on Instagram updated with her life away from the screen.

The 49-year-old has taken to the social media platform to reveal she has been battling illness. She shared a snap in her bed as she revealed she is suffering with the flu.

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She said: "Got the flu again. Caught it off little Kaleb. Can't move."

Danniella Westbrook shared the update on Instagram (Instagram/@danniellawestbrook_73)

Danniella sparked concern earlier this month when she shared a clip in the back of an ambulance as she was treated by paramedics. She said: "Septis, Strep A and constant temperature of 39.8."

Danniella later issued a statement to reveal her condition had stabilised. She said: "Huge thank you to Whipps Cross and the NHS. Who have managed to get me stabilised.

"They informed me if I'd have left it till the morning I would have had a heart attack the pressure on my chest was so bad."

She also urged people to get checked out if they are suffering with similar symptoms. She said: "Whips Cross just saved my life and I am forever grateful. If you have this flu bug and tight chest ring an ambulance I was hours away from a cardiac arrest my chest was so tight. Now I need complete bed rest for ten days."

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