Scott Mitchell splits from EastEnders actress Tanya Franks

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 18 Oct, 15:56 · Archive

Scott Mitchell, husband of the late Dame Barbara Windsor, has split from EastEnders actress Tanya Franks after three years together.

Scott Mitchell, widower of Dame Barbara Windsor, has split from EastEnders actress Tanya Franks after three years together. The couple, who confirmed their relationship publicly in summer 2023, ended their romantic relationship in April. Both have now decided to continue as friends.

Mitchell, 62, and Franks, 59, issued a joint statement about the separation. 'Tanya and I had a couple of wonderful years together and, in true respect of each other, we felt in April our relationship should evolve into a now incredible and kind friendship,' Mitchell told the media. He added that Franks is 'a highly private person' and said he would not comment further on the matter.

The pair had met through their shared work raising money for Alzheimer's Research UK following Dame Barbara's death from the disease in 2020 at the age of 83. She and Mitchell had been married for 20 years. Franks, best known for playing Rainie Cross in EastEnders, previously ran the London Marathon with Mitchell to fundraise for the cause. Mitchell previously defended finding love again, saying Dame Barbara would have wanted him to have someone by his side.

How it is being reported

• Barbara Windsor's widower Scott Mitchell splits from EastEnders star Tanya Franks after a 'wonderful' three yearsEXCLUSIVE: Dame Barbara Windsor's widower, Scott Mitchell, tells the Mirror he has split from partner Tanya Franks, who played Rainie Cross, on EastEnders, saying it was 'wonderful' and they have 'true respect' for each otherThe Mirror · 18 Oct, 14:44
• Dame Barbara Windsor’s widow Scott Mitchell splits from EastEnders star after three yearsScott Mitchell and Tanya Franks have called it quits after three years (Picture: Dave Hogan/Hogan Media/REX/Shutterstock) Dame Barbara Windsor ’s widow Scott Mitchell has confirmed his split with EastEnders actress Tanya Franks after three years together. Scott and Tanya – who played Rainie Cross…Metro · 18 Oct, 13:22

In this story: Scott Mitchell · Tanya Franks · Dame Barbara Windsor · EastEnders · Alzheimer's Research UK

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