Former EastEnders actor Jill Halfpenny, better known to have played Kate Mitchell in the BBC soap, revealed that she has found love again. The actress is also known for working on the show Waterloo Road.
The actress has found romantic happiness again. Jill’s former partner, Matt Janes, died in 2017 at the age of 43. Jill has had a difficult journey when it comes to finding love. But the reports are that the EastEnders actress is finally in love again. Let’s read further to find out.
EastEnders Legend Is In Love Again! Details!
The ex-EastEnders actress lost her dad, Colin, in 1979 after a heart attack as she went out to play football. Jill was 4 when his father left her, and history repeated itself when her partner, Matt, passed away from a heart attack, too. His untimely death brought back painful memories for Jill. Matt passed in 2017, and it has been seven tough years, but Jill finally found the courage to love again.
Jill opened up about a new relationship in an interview with Prima Magazine. She is in a new relationship with a man named Ian. She told the outlet, “It sounds so cheesy, but I think Ian and I met at the perfect time. After Matt died, I didn’t know if I’d ever meet anyone again, but Ian is my cheerleader – I know I’ve met somebody who I love and who loves me.”
The EastEnders actor spoke about grief and mentioned that she has new ways to cope with her pain. The actress has been through a lot and grief has made her a better person. She is writing a memoir, titled ‘A Life Reimagined,’ which will talk about her journey of love and grief. Furthermore, Jill is known for her roles in Coronation Street, Humans, and Byker Grove. We wish her all the happiness in the world. In the meantime, stay tuned to TV Season & Spoilers for more such EastEnders news & updates.