Barbara Windsor’s ‘message from beyond the grave’ to Ross Kemp in poignant funeral moment
Ross Kemp has recalled a 'weird moment' that happened during Barbara Windsor's funeral as he was asked to write a eulogy for his former on-screen mum and EastEnders icon
Ross Kemp has opened up about a “weird moment” during Barbara Windsor’s funeral in 2020.
Actor Ross portrayed Grant Mitchell, the on-screen son of Barbara Windsor’s character, Peggy Mitchell on EastEnders. Grant first appeared in Albert Square alongside his brother Phil (played by Steve McFadden) in February 1990.
He left the show nearly a decade later. But much to the delight of fans, made brief returns in 2005, 2006, and again in 2016 when his mother Peggy fell ill.
Sadly, Barbara passed away in 2020 at the age of 83, six years after being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. Speaking on Loose Women on Friday (March 22) Ross opened up about his time on the soap and how it was a fantastic opportunity for his career.