EastEnders has confirmed that the beloved character, played by fan-favourite cast member Diane Parish, is to be diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia, a form of blood cancer.
Now speaking to Radio Times on the red carpet of the BAFTA Television Awards 2026, executive producer Ben Wadey has discussed the storyline further.
"And we knew... Di Parish, 20 amazing years at EastEnders, that we wanted something that pushed her forward and really looked at Denise as a character; who is she? Who is Denise Fox after 20 years in our show? And it's a story that allows us to examine her, and having seen some of the early material, you can see just how incredible Di is going to be playing this, it's gonna be really, really strong and emotional story coming out."
Helen Rowntree, CEO of Blood Cancer UK, added: “It’s been a privilege advising the EastEnders team to ensure Denise’s storyline reflects the real experiences of people living with blood cancer and those who care for them.
"Blood cancers, which include leukaemia, lymphoma and myeloma, do not discriminate yet experiences and outcomes can vary significantly, including by ethnicity."
Fans will recall that Denise was absent from the New Year's Day flash-forward episode to 2027 but was alive and had apparently had an argument with spouse Jack Branning (Scott Maslen). Will the pair get through what lies ahead?
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