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BBC EastEnders Tiffany Mitchell stars life 26 years after sad soap

Tiffany Mitchell, portrayed by Martine McCutcheon, was an integral part of EastEnders in the 1990s, but she was sadly killed off in dramatic scenes

There's been many characters come and go in EastEnders throughout the years, with some iconic faces sadly never returning to Walford. One fan favourite was Tiffany Mitchell, played by Martine McCutcheon, who was an integral part of the BBC soap during the 1990s.

Tiffany was initially introduced as a school pal of Bianca Jackson's (Patsy Palmer), and she soon made a name for herself behind the bar of the Queen Vic. Tiffany sparked up a romance with Grant Mitchell (Ross Kemp), with the duo welcoming a daughter and tying the knot.

However, Tiffany and Grant's relationship was anything but plain-sailing. The rocky romance led to Tiffany's accidental death in 1999, when she was ran over by Frank Butcher (Mike Reid) following another row with Grant.

Here's what Martine McCutcheon's been up to since her EastEnders stint...

Grant and Tiffany's rocky romance was a big talking point in EastEnders

As well as acting, Martine also embarked on a solo pop career. She enjoyed chart success with her 1999 hit This Is My Moment and released her debut album that same year. She continued to release music until 2002, before taking a lengthy hiatus up until 2017. Martine also released an autobiography, Who Does She Think She Is? in 2000.

In her personal life, Martin married Jack McManus at Lake Como in September 2012, after beginning dating in 2009. The couple then welcomed a son, Rafferty, in 2015. Sadly, Martine announced in 2024 that she and Jack had ended their marriage and parted ways for good.

Martine McCutcheon played Tiffany in EastEnders

In a heartbreaking statement, Martine explained that Jack had ended their marriage. Her message included: "After much thought and consideration, Jack has decided it's best for us to separate after 18 years together and I accept his decision."

Martine suffered a huge loss in 2022 when she lost her beloved brother LJ at the age of 31. At the time, she sadly told fans: "My heart is forever broken, My baby brother, my gentle giant, sadly passed away, suddenly, 2 weeks ago. He was 31 years old.

"There is no medical explanation as to why we lost him so soon and whilst we investigate further, we are having to accept that nothing will bring our boy back to us."

Martine split from husband Jack McManus in 2024

Martine has also undergone a huge transformation in recent years, having shed an incredible five stone and dropped three sizes.

As well as being open about her weight, Martine has candidly spoken about her health battles over the years. In 2011, she was diagnosed with ME, and later revealed she had been told she has Lyme disease. The star also suffers from Fibromyalgia.

EastEnders airs Monday - Thursday on BBC One at 7.30pm. Episodes are also released on iPlayer at 6am.