Devoted EastEnders fans have voiced serious concerns about actress Letitia Dean after her iconic character Sharon Watts made another abrupt departure from the BBC soap.
Sudden Exit Sparks Fan Anxiety
The 57-year-old actress, who first joined the show in 1985 and has been a consistent presence for over 14 years in her current stint, has become a source of worry for viewers following her character's latest exit on October 28. This marks yet another disappearance for Sharon, with Dean having made just nine appearances throughout the entire year.
Social media platforms immediately lit up with speculation and well-wishes from concerned fans. One viewer posted: "I hope Letitia Dean's alright. Before she came back it was said she had lots coming up and now she's left again after only a month onscreen. Makes me think it was a last minute exit."
Sharon's Brief Return to Albert Square
Sharon had only recently returned to Walford after visiting her best friend Michelle in America, causing her to miss the highly-anticipated comeback of Zoe Slater. Her homecoming was met with stunning revelations - she discovered Zoe had delivered twins during her absence.
The drama intensified when Sharon supported her son after Zoe falsely claimed the late Dennis was the father of her children. After uncovering this deception, Sharon decided to depart once again for Florida, with her exit confirmed through a telephone conversation with Vicki Fowler.
Ongoing Pattern Raises Questions
Another fan commented: "What on EARTH is going on with Sharon Watts. She completed 9 episodes since coming back after a 5 month break and she's gone again in another hastily written exit. Worried for her."
The pattern of limited appearances and sudden exits has left the EastEnders community genuinely concerned for Dean's wellbeing off-screen. A third supporter remarked: "I genuinely hand on heart really hope she's okay! It's so sad to not see her on screen."
With Sharon's character having made such limited appearances in 2025, and now departing just one month after her recent return, fans are left wondering when they might see the beloved Albert Square regular back on their screens again.
