Get all your news in one place.
100’s of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Liverpool Echo
Liverpool Echo
Entertainment
Ryan Paton

EastEnders' Danniella Westbrook supported as she's rushed to hospital after health scare

Danniella Westbrook has issued a statement after she was rushed to hospital.

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

She sparked concern last night when she shared a clip in the back of an ambulance as she was treated by paramedics. The 49-year-old shared a clip from a hospital bed as she said: "Septics, Strep A and constant temperature of 39.8."

READ MORE: DWP benefit claimants including Pensions, PIP and DLA set to see cash boost this week

Danniella has issued a statement this morning to reveal her condition has 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 has also urged people to get checked out if they are suffering 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."

Fans rushed to the comments to offer messages of support.

Deirdre said: "Oh god look after yourself"

Phil added: "Recover well."

Stu commented : "Here if you need anything."

Receive newsletters with the biggest and breaking TV and showbiz news by signing up here

For more celeb news, videos and pictures follow our designated Facebook page HERE

DWP Cold Weather Payment checker: Postcode, eligibility and date of pay

Gogglebox's Marcus 'so scared' as he leaves UK with Mica

Full list of bank holiday dates for 2022 and 2023 including Christmas changes

Bank holiday trick to get 48 days off using 19 days leave in 2023

Grinch outfit mum bought from Amazon left kids 'traumatised'

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100’s of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.