EASTENDERS legend Gillian Taylforth looked worlds away from Albert ... hand in hand as they made their way to a waiting taxi. The Sun has contacted a spokesperson for Gillian about the identity ...

EASTENDERS legend Gillian Taylforth has recalled a 'dark time' on the show following a harrowing storyline. Viewers know Gillian, 69, for her iconic role as Kathy Beale in the BBC soap.

EASTENDERS fans have been floored after learning star Gillian Taylforth's true age. Gillian debuted as Kathy Beale in the BBC soap's very first episode, which aired in February 1985. On August 14 ...

"Happy Birthday to Gillian Taylforth who is 69 today." One reply read: "More like 39..!!!! Some women just never seem to age.. Gillian is one those fortunate Ladies!!! She's great." Another stated ...

Gillian revealed: "I remember going home with the scripts [when Kathy was raped by James Willmott-Brown in 1988] and feeling very down and sad about it all. "Learning those lines was a dark time.