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Kellie Bright to leave EastEnders after 13 years

Kellie Bright to leave EastEnders after 13 years
BBC News Sunday 09 August 2026, 00:53 UTC 1 min read
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The former Old Vic landlady Linda Carter is set to leave Walford.

The former Old Vic landlady Linda Carter is set to leave Walford.
Kellie Bright (PERSON) Old Vic (ORG) Linda Carter (PERSON) Walford (ORG)
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