News about Samantha Womack

Emmerdale star Oliver Farnworth shares heartfelt update on partner Samantha Womack's cancer journey

www.dailymail.co.uk, August 10, 2024
Emmerdale star Oliver Farnworth gave a heartfelt update on his partner and EastEnders actress Samantha Womack's breast cancer journey, during an appearance on Lorraine on Thursday. The former soap star, 51, revealed she was free of breast cancer in December 2022, five months after her diagnosis. At the time she was having radiotherapy 'to try and nuke any leftover cells' and was having 'ongoing treatment 'as a prevention'. 

Samantha Womack's boyfriend Oliver Farnworth reveals he's close friends with her ex-husband Mark as he reflects on landing Emmerdale role

www.dailymail.co.uk, August 3, 2024
Samantha Womack's boyfriend Oliver Farnworth has revealed that he's best friends with her ex-husband Mark Womack. The former EastEnders star, 51, and ex Coronation Street actor, 41, began dating in 2019, the year after Samantha split from fellow actor Mark, 63, - who she was with for 19 years and share two grown-up children.  Though their set-up may be something taken from a soap storyline, the trio's relationship in fact works very well, with Oliver even revealing that he's embarking on his new role in Emmerdale on the advice of former Dales star and 'good friend' Mark. 

Samantha Womack displays chest tattoo she got after battling breast cancer and being declared disease-free as she steps for shopping trip

www.dailymail.co.uk, April 8, 2024
Samantha Womack carried the chest tattoo she received after fighting breast cancer as she stepped out with her friend Estelle Maslen in London last week. Samantha, a former EastEnders cast member, was the first to be formally inducted in May last year after she was told she was cancer-free in December 2022. This week, the actress was seen in the UK capital wearing a white cotton shirt with a plunging neckline under a black jacket.

'A major EastEnders actor will appear in Hollyoaks'

www.dailymail.co.uk, July 16, 2023
According to reports, a former EastEnders cast member is about to join the cast of Hollyoaks. They made a dramatic exit in 2017 before returning to Walford this year.

Samantha Womack reminsces on representing the UK at Eurovision

www.dailymail.co.uk, May 10, 2023
Ronnie Mitchell, the EastEnders' mother, is best known for her role. Samantha Womack shocked soap fans by announcing one of her earlier careers, as she represented the United Kingdom at the Eurovision Song Contest. The actress, 50, appeared in the wacky music festival in Rome when she was only 18 with her album A Message For Your Heart, finishing in joint 10th place with 47 points.

Samantha Womack, the founder of EastEnders, has revealed a new chest tattoo after beating breast cancer

www.dailymail.co.uk, May 10, 2023
Samantha Womack has revealed a brand new chest tattoo she got after battling breast cancer. On Tuesday, the former EastEnders actor, Bob, took to Instagram to post a snapshot of the new inking. The actress, who was wearing an open striped shirt, let her hair fall loose down her shoulders as she posed for the camera.

Samantha Womack of EastEnders discusses the effects of 'brutal' chemotherapy during the cancer battle

www.dailymail.co.uk, May 8, 2023
Samantha Womack has spoken out about the 'brutal' chemotherapy she underwent during her cancer battle. In August, the EastEnders actor, 50, confirmed she had been diagnosed with breast cancer. After undergoing a lumpectomy and chemotherapy, she was thankfully cancer free just five months later.

After clipping his van, Samantha Womack 'flips his middle finger to the driver.'

www.dailymail.co.uk, February 25, 2023
After reportedly clipping the back of his van, Samantha Womack was seen giving the middle finger to a delivery driver with both hands. In a picture obtained by The Sun, the actress, 50, is seen ferociously flipping the bird as she sat behind the steering wheel of her £80,000 Range Rover. Maamar Bentouati, a catering company driver, said she escaped and he followed her to Gillian Lynne Theatre in London, where she was playing the White Witch in a performance of The Lion, The Wardrobe.

Samantha Womack is seen for the first time since announcing she's cancer-free

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 26, 2023
Samantha Womack is back to school for the first time since announcing that she is cancer-free in December. The 50-year-old EastEnders actress was on full throttle on Wednesday as she enjoyed a date night with boyfriend Oliver Farnworth and led arrivals at the Steel Magnolias opening night. Samantha declared herself cancer-free last month following a five-month battle with breast cancer.

Samantha Womack speaks out after becoming cancer free as she urges striking nurses to 'fight back'

www.dailymail.co.uk, December 15, 2022
Samantha Womack chronicled her breast cancer journey on Thursday morning, the first time she spoke out for the first time since announcing she is cancer-free. The actress said it was a 'fortune' random check that revealed her first illness earlier this year, but it wasn't a 'between shows'. Samantha continued that, despite the fact that her hospital visits were not affected by the recent nursing strikes, she has urged the profession to 'fight back', even if it is at the expense of her own appointments.

Samantha Womack of EastEnders announces she is cancer-free

www.dailymail.co.uk, December 5, 2022
In August, she revealed that she was fighting the illness. Samantha Womack, 50, has confirmed she is breast cancer-free, but she is also doing radiotherapy to try and nuke any leftover cells.' The actress of EastEnders, 49, has revealed how she's just getting some ongoing care 'as a preventative.'

Samantha Womack of EastEnders reports her breast cancer was discovered during a 'random check.'

www.dailymail.co.uk, November 8, 2022
Samantha Womack has revealed that her breast cancer was discovered during a 'random check' and that the disease has 'attacked' her 'feminity.' On Tuesday's This Morning with hosts Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby, the EastEnders actress, 50, appeared on Tuesday's This Morning to address her cancer diagnosis.

Samantha Womack of EastEnders gives a health check up in the midst of the breast cancer fight

www.dailymail.co.uk, November 3, 2022
Samantha Womack has given us an update on her health as she returns to work after fighting breast cancer. On Wednesday night, the actress, 49, of EastEnders, took the stage to perform her part of the White Witch on stage in The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. Samantha said last month that she'd'started her own battle' with the disease as she paid tribute to Olivia Newton-John, who died of cancer at the age of 73.

After starting chemotherapy for breast cancer, Samantha Womack suffers with migraines

www.dailymail.co.uk, October 18, 2022
Since starting her chemotherapy for breast cancer, Samantha Womack has been struggling with headaches and a lack of appetite. After preparing her a hearty open fire dinner, the EastEnders actress, who revealed in August that she had been diagnosed with the deadly disease, shared a sweet snap with her partner Oliver Farnworth. Samantha, who took advantage of a candid caption, revealed she had started to regained her appetite a few days after receiving a slew of'red devil' chemotherapy, with many celebrity pals offering their assistance in the comments.

Samantha Womack shares a breast cancer update ahead of her first chemotherapy session

www.dailymail.co.uk, October 6, 2022
Samantha Womack, 49, revealed on Thursday that she would attend her first chemotherapy session on Thursday when she shared a health update with her followers. Following her breast cancer diagnosis, she took to Instagram to thank her 87.6k followers for their help.

Samantha Womack, 49, reveals her beloved dog Lola has died

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 9, 2022
Samantha Womack has announced that Lola, her beloved dog, has died as she battle breast cancer. On Friday, the EastEnders actress, 49, took to Instagram to announce the sad news and also posted: 'Cannot cope with losing you, not now.' Along a series of images of her pooch, she wrote, "Cannot cope with losing you, not now." Last month, Samantha revealed that she'd'started her own battle' with the disease while paying tribute to Olivia Newton-John, who died at the age of 73 after a long battle with cancer.

Samatha Womack reveals she's recovering from breast cancer surgery

www.dailymail.co.uk, August 19, 2022
Samantha Womack has announced that she is recovering from breast cancer surgery, just days after announcing her diagnosis. While paying her respect to Olivia Newton-John, who lost her own battle against breast cancer on August 8, the former EastEnders actress revealed she was undergoing medical treatment for the condition. Samantha, 49, said on Thursday evening that following surgery, she was back home and being cared for by boyfriend Oliver Farnworth.

Samantha Womack has revealed that she will keep fighting breast cancer in a grueling theatre role

www.dailymail.co.uk, August 12, 2022
Samantha Womack has confirmed that she will keep fighting breast cancer in her grueling theatre role. The former EastEnders actor, 49, is currently playing The White Witch in The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe, which opened to raving praise at the Gillian Lynne Theatre in the West End last month and will run until January. On Tuesday, she revealed that she had been diagnosed with breast cancer as she paid tribute to Olivia Newton-John, who died from the disease on Monday morning.

Samantha Womack, an EastEnders actress, has confirmed she has breast cancer in an Olivia Newton-John tribute

www.dailymail.co.uk, August 9, 2022
Samantha Womack (pictured left, last month) has been diagnosed with breast cancer. On Tuesday, the soap star, 49, revealed that she had "started her own war" with the disease as she paid tribute to Olivia Newton-John, who died on Monday morning after a long fight with cancer. Chloe (right), Samantha's daughter Chloe (right), taken when Samantha appeared in Grease's 1993 West End production, she posted a photo of the pair with Olivia's mother Chloe (right). Samantha captioned the photograph: "This was the most magical of evenings" Olivia and Chloe had arrived in London to see Grease, and we had dinner together afterwards. She was so excited and in awe that she was my first child. I now have an infection and am left feeling incredibly moved. 'OliviaNewtonJohn is a popular girl in the United States.'