Bobby Davro’s fiancée Vicky Wright has died, days after the actor and comedian confirmed that she was battling pancreatic cancer.
The 63-year-old’s death was confirmed by her daughter Kelly Wright-Warhurst on Thursday, May 4.
In a statement on Twitter Kelly wrote: “Hello everyone. Some incredibly devastating news to share as my wonderful mum Vicky sadly passed away this morning.
“I wanted to use this platform to let you all know, as I know how much she valued all your love and support in so many ways.”
Vicky and EastEnders star Bobby were together for 12 years. The actor popped the question last December.
Speaking about his fiancée’s illness last week, Bobby told The Daily Star: “It’s extremely, extremely, extremely painful.” He then detailed how he’d continued working throughout her illness.
“Thank goodness I’ve got my work because it keeps my mind off this for a bit of time. I don’t want the fact I’m keeping working to sound selfish.
“Everyone who knows me knows it’s just a distraction for a bit of time from trying to help Vicky. I need to see people laughing, and I like that I can still make people laugh while dealing with this.”
Vicky’s dad, Wolverhampton Wanderers and England footballer Billy Wright, also battled pancreatic cancer. He passed away in September 1994 aged 70, just months after his diagnosis.
