'Enders grants Womack 'time to grieve'

'Enders grants Womack 'time to grieve'

EastEnders producers are encouraging Samantha Womack to "take off as much time as she needs" to grieve for her father, it has been confirmed.

The actress's dad Noel Janus, 60, was found hanged at his Brighton home on Saturday following a long period of depression.

According to the Daily Star, Womack had been due to film scenes as Ronnie Mitchell on the BBC One show this week but schedules will now be changed due to the tragedy.

A spokeswoman for the programme said: "Our thoughts are with Sam and her family at this terrible time. We want her to take off as much time as she needs."

A show source added: "It came like a bolt out of the blue and everyone feels her pain. The Mitchell family are as close off screen as they are on screen, so they have all been deeply saddened by the news.

"Barbara Windsor and Sam's on screen sister Rita Simons have all been in touch and are doing all they can to help her."

The star's father was believed to be suffering from heart problems before his death.

at least some people as giving Sam some respect

Indeed.. Infact, it's in their best interests to give her time off cause I hate to say it but some (crazy) viewers are getting fed up with Ronnie soo... Also, she won't be able to be her best if she is still grieving.

yea

because if she hadnt time to grive
it would affect her mentally

I am glad they have given Sam some time off to grieve

I'd prefer us having to deal without her for a few weeks than Sam possibly having some sort of breakdown lol!