Patsy Palmer has paid tribute to EastEnders co-star Natalie Cassidy after the actress announced she would be leaving the BBC soap after more than 30 years.
Palmer, 52, who plays Bianca Jackson, the on-screen half-sister of Cassidy’s character Sonia Fowler, said she was proud of the actress’s work, business ventures and family.
Cassidy, 41, said she was “extremely sad” but “very excited” when she announced her departure last week.
In an Instagram post, Palmer said of her co-star: “I have seen her grow into the most fantastic woman over the years, and so, so brilliantly funny, and now she’s making sure I am safe and comfy when I am here, so far away from my…