EastEnders legend and Strictly winner reveals devastating booze battle, saying ‘I felt shame and desperation’ [Video]

A TOP EastEnders star has opened up on her feelings of “shame and desperation” after detailing her battle with booze.

The BBC One actress used alcohol as a means to “escape” in an attempt to deal with the emotional turmoil of the loss of her father.

Actress Jill Halfpenny has opened up on feelings of ‘shame and desperation’ as she detailed her battle with boozeCredit: Rex

She used alcohol as a method to ‘stop thinking’ amid the grief following the passing of her fatherCredit: Rex

Jill is best known for her role as EastEnders’ Kate MitchellCredit: BBC

She signed up for AA back in 2013Credit: Rex

Jill Halfpenny, 48, who played EastEnders‘ Kate Mitchell for three years, has candidly addressed her emotional battles in new book, A Life Reimagined: My Journey of Hope in the Midst of Loss.

Her dad, Colin, tragically passed away aged 36 from a heart …

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