EastEnders star sparks concern as she says she cries every day and is struggling after show exit

EASTENDERS fans have been left worried after a former soap star admitted she’s struggling and breaks down in tears every day following her exit.

The actress, who character was brutally killed off in the BBC soap, opened up about her emotional turmoil, leaving fans rallying behind her for support.

Luisa Bradshaw-White, who played Tina Carter in EastEnders, left the soap in 2020 after her character was murdered by serial killer Gray Atkins.

Fans of the show were expecting a departure from Luisa, but the dramatic ending that saw her killed off came as a surprise – a “bittersweet” moment forthe actress.

“Tina is a character I have invested a lot in and a character that I really love, so to see that end is quite sad,” Luisa toldDigital Spy at the time.

“When you do an acting job, you usually know the ending. This is the only job where you don't really know. So after all those years in character, then you find out the ending, it's quite a strange experience.”

The actress acknowledged that it was “weird” to film Tina's death scene, but enjoyed the “drama” of the gruesome moment her body was shown.

“A character that you love, a character that you've invested in and you played for seven years [dying] – it's odd,” Luisa continued.”

“It felt like the end of an era, so it was sad in some ways, but really exciting in others. It's an exciting storyline to get as an actor. It was nice to play the drama of it all.”

Since then, the star has become the resident DJ of Freedom in the Forest, which is described as an ecstatic dance and cacao ceremony.

Luisa has made no secret of her love of DJ’ing on social media, and often shares clips having a boogie while spinning discs.

She also has an interest in spiritual healing and previously said she’s been on the “longest road to recovery”; after battling “really bad bipolar and an extreme eating disorder”;.

However, a recent Instagram post sparked concern for fans after Luisa opened up about her daily life struggles, including living with bipolar.

She wrote: “Finding it hard to post these days as the experiences I am having can’t fit into words. My ability to feel just keeps expanding. And when I say this I mean feeling ALL of it!

“I am nearly always cracked wide open at the beauty of life..... and the pain. Devastatingly beautiful.

“I cry every day. I can’t stop. There are so many similarities to when I was diagnosed bipolar years ago and then sadly heavily medicated. It makes me question the diagnosis and DEFINITELY question the medication but that is another story and another timeline.

Most devastating soap deaths

SOAP viewers are frequently left heartbroken after watching some of their favourite characters bite the dust.

Here is a list of the most devastating deaths that have taken place in soapland over the years.

EASTENDERS

Barry Evans – Evil Janine (Charlie Brooks) lured her trusting fiance to Scotland for a quickie marriage after learning he was dying.

Her plan to inherit Barry’s fortune was thwarted when Barry told her that the doctors had mixed up his medical files.

Furious that she was no longer set for a windfall, she pushed Barry off a cliff after telling him their love was “fake”;.

Bradley Branning – Bradley was accused of killing Stacey Slater’s rapist Archie Mitchell (Larry Lamb) after he punched him twice on the night he died.

He was spotted in the Square by a police woman who chased him up a fire escape.

Bradley lost his balance and tragically plunged to his death.

CORONATION STREET

Tina McIntyre – Tina was getting it on with Peter Barlow – despite him being married to Carla Connor.

When she threatened to reveal the truth, Carla's brother Rob got into a physical altercation with her.

Tina lost her footing and fell off a balcony – then warned Rob she was going to tell the cops he pushed her.

In a panic, Rob brutally clobbered her over the head with a metal pipe.

Molly Dobbs – Molly was one of the victims in Corrie's 2010 tram crash, alongside Ashley Peacock (Steven Arnold).

Married to Tyrone (Alan Halsall), Molly had been having an affair with Kevin Webster (Michael Le Vell) in the months before her death.

This resulted in the birth of their son, Jack (Kyran Bowes), who was named after Jack Duckworth.

As fate would have it, Kevin's wife Sally (Sally Dynevor) was by Molly's side in her final moments.

Sally was stunned as Molly confessed Kevin was Jack's father, before dying of her injuries.

Vera Duckworth – Having appeared regularly in Corrie since the 1970s, there was no denying Vera Duckworth was an iconic character.

Alongside her husband Jack, the pair formed one of the soap's most beloved couples.

Viewers were heartbroken when Vera was killed off in 2008, being discovered having passed away peacefully in her chair.

Liz Dawn, who played Vera, made a brief return two years later for Bill Tarmey's exit as Jack.

Paul Foreman – Fans were heartbroken when Paul Foreman succumbed to his illness after battling motor neurone disease.

Introduced in 2018 as David Platt's (Jack P. Shepherd) cellmate, he later embarked on a romance – and marriage – with vicar Billy Mayhew.

The MND storyline was announced in 2023 – with the expectation it would result in the character's death.

EMMERDALE

Sarah Sugden – After the family got into financial problems, Sarah's son Andy (Kelvin Fletcher) decided to make some quick cash from an insurance company by setting fire to the Sugden barn.

He didn't realise his mum was inside the building, and she got trapped in the blaze.

Nine villagers – The shocking 1993 plane crash episode brought in 18 million viewers for Emmerdale.

Mark Hughes was killed by a falling wall, Archie Brooks was burned by jet fuel, Elizabeth Pollard was killed by debris and newcomer Leonard Kempinski died in a car crash caused by the crash.

Five other non-recurring characters from the village also died.

HOLLYOAKS

Carmel McQueen – The talented singer died in shocking scenes when a train crashed into a her family's car.

Carmel managed to free her cousin Theresa from the rubble – but got stuck in it herself.

Moments later the train exploded and Carmel died in the arms of her family members, promising to be their guardian angel.

“I have so many people around me experiencing the same. I am so grounded and without fear. I am able to hold these intense energies and frequencies. I love myself so fiercely in this intense energy.

“I cry to move the energy. I cry because life is so beautiful. I cry because I get to be this free, This sovereign in this lifetime. I cry because I am not alone, even when there are no human souls around me I have everything in nature holding me. I cry because it gets to be THIS GOOD TO FEEL EVERYTHING.

“It has never felt so good and so safe to feel so much. Whatever you are experiencing in this portal we are in... surrender. And love.”

Fans rushed to the comment section to show their support.

One said: “I totally understand ALL of this and it is also exactly where I am right now! Age 47! Perimenopausal and FEELING like I’ve never felt before it’s actually so crazy how vast these feelings I am getting are!

“Also diagnosed about 10 years ago bipolar and anxiety disorder. I am much better though now I no longer need medication. Thankyou for sharing this very raw reality. 🙌❤️”

Another added: “Love you to bits! Feeling this strong too ❤️”

A third penned: “Sending lots of love from us all. We love you xxx❤️❤️❤️”