BBC Share By Rebecca Carter Jul 13 2021 By Rebecca Carter Jul 13 2021 Ex-EastEnders star Dean Gaffney becomes a grandad as daughter gives birth Dean now has a granddaughter called Mimi! Dean Gaffney EastEnders Share By Rebecca Carter Jul 13 2021 By Rebecca Carter Jul 13 2021 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) 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. Good to Know Share By Rebecca Carter Jul 13 2021 By Rebecca Carter Jul 13 2021
