32-year-old EastEnders actress Shona McGarty, who played Whitney Dean for 16 years, departs the BBC soap to pursue other opportunities, citing "life is too short."

EastEnders actress Shona McGarty, who has played Whitney Dean for 16 years, has revealed the "brave" reason for her departure from the BBC soap. The 32-year-old said she made the difficult decision to leave because "life is too short," and she wants to explore other opportunities before she's "too old." Whitney Dean has faced numerous hard-hitting storylines during her time on the show, including grooming, kidnap, and baby loss.

April 28, 2024
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