BBC Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google By Rebecca Carter 13 Jul 2021, 13:07 By Rebecca Carter 13 Jul 2021, 13:07 Ex-EastEnders star Dean Gaffney becomes a grandad as daughter gives birth Dean now has a granddaughter called Mimi! Dean Gaffney EastEnders Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google By Rebecca Carter 13 Jul 2021, 13:07 By Rebecca Carter 13 Jul 2021, 13:07 Former EastEnders star Dean Gaffney has become a grandad at the age of 43 after his daughter gave birth. The actor shared a sweet post to his Instagram to announce the happy news. One image shows Dean holding his granddaughter while another shows the adorable tot sleeping. A third sees a collage of pictures of Dean with his daughter Chloe. Article continues below Read all the latest spoilers View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dean Gaffney (@deangaffney1) Don't miss a single story! Add us as a Preferred Source in Google for all your EastEnders newsIt's important to us that you never miss our articles when searching for stories! We have all the latest TV news & schedules to share with our community of loyal readers. Click here and tick TVGuide.co.uk to ensure you see stories from us first in Google Search. What did Dean Gaffney say? The star wrote: “Welcome to this crazy world, my beautiful granddaughter Mimi. Read more: EastEnders spoilers tonight: What’s happening on Tuesday, July 13 2021 “I am very happy to announce I am a GRANDAD. I can’t believe my baby is now a mother, proud is an understatement. “Chloe and Declan you’re going to be amazing parents. Dean has become a grandad! (Credit: SplashNews.com) “Baby Mimi, born: 07.07.2021.. 7 pound 14oz. Just to thank everyone in advance, I know I don’t look old enough to be a father let alone a grandfather!” Fans congratulated Dean in the comments, with many gushing over baby Mimi. One commented: “Amazing!! Congrats buddy.” Another wrote: “Oh my she is just beautiful!! Congratulations.” Dean has two daughters – Chloe and Charlotte (Credit: Brett D. Cove / Splash News / SplashNews.com) One gushed: “Congratulations my brother to you and the family.” Meanwhile, EastEnders star Max Bowden said: “Yes brother!!! Grandad Gaffers. Got a ring to it. Proud mate, you’re gonna be a brilliant Grandad.” In addition, Danny Dyer wrote: “You’re gonna love it son.” Aaron Sidwell added: “Gaffers the Grandad! Unreal mate. So happy for you and your family.” Dean is best known for playing Robbie Jackson in the BBC soap. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dean Gaffney (@deangaffney1) He’s also a dad to his daughter, Charlotte – who is Chloe’s twin sister. Last year, he marked their birthday on Instagram and said he was “proud” of them. Read more: EastEnders spoilers: Next week revealed in all-new pictures Dean wrote: “Happy birthday to two of the most important people in my life… “Simply put, I love you and we are both proud of you.” Leave us a comment on our Facebook page @EntertainmentDailyFix and let us know what you think of this story. Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google Good to Know Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google By Rebecca Carter 13 Jul 2021, 13:07 By Rebecca Carter 13 Jul 2021, 13:07 Previous Story Next Story