EastEnders icon devastated as co-star axed - 'They were a joy'
ok.co.ukSoap veteran Rudolph Walker was heartbroken when his co-star Pat Butcher, played by Pam St Clement, exited EastEnders.The 84 year old actor, known for his role as Patrick Trueman in the BBC One drama, cherished his connection with 82 year old Pam, whose legendary character Pat met her end on the show in 2011.
In his memoir Walking With Dignity, Rudolph recalls: "Working with Pam was a joy her timing, the twinkle in her eye in our flirting scenes, and her support from day one was invaluable.
I was saddened when such an iconic character was written out of the series." After a remarkable 25 years on EastEnders, Pam decided it was time to say goodbye to her character, equating the departure to "a bereavement".
She expressed at the time: "I have enjoyed 25 and a half wonderful years in EastEnders creating the character of Pat but feel it's time to hang up her earrings.
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