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EastEnders fans slammed BBC bosses' decisions to kill the beloved characters off, branding the decision the worst in soap history and vowing to switch off for good

The actress was a fan favourite on EastEnders where she played Roxy Mitchell for more than a decade - but now Rita is returning to the small screen in a different soap

The former Albert Square regular was going through a tough time when the scenes were filmed as the 46-year-old's menopause symptoms had started to kick in after having major surgery

EastEnders star Rita Simons discussed her return as Roxy Mitchell on the BBC soap, before confessing she may have another soap lined up

EastEnders viewers want Roxy Mitchell's return to become permanent after emotional scenes with her daughter Amy on Thursday

Actor Rita Simons became a fan favourite when she first appeared in EastEnders as Roxy Mitchell in 2007, before being killed off ten years later. Now, as the star returns to the soap, we take a look at her life away from the screen

Actor Rita Simmons is set to return to EastEnders as the legendary Roxie Mitchell, after six years away, and has teased her much anticipated comeback, sending famous friends wild

Aged just 16, Maiya is starring in BBC kids drama Silverpoint, which was nominated for two BAFTAs last year

Former EastEnders star Rita Simons has opened up on a tough period in her life after the breakdown of her marriage

In what became one of soap land’s most controversial moments ever, EastEnders favourite Roxy Mitchell was killed off with sister Ronnie (Samantha Womack) on her wedding day six years ago

The soap actress, 45, underwent a total radical hysterectomy after years of suffering and said it was 'good for her mental health'

Former EastEnders star Rita Simons 'felt like her old self' after undergoing the secret procedure recently