BBC Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google By Carena Crawford 24 Jun 2018, 07:06 By Carena Crawford 24 Jun 2018, 07:06 EastEnders star Rita Simons still furious over being axed The actress played the role for a decade before being unceremoniously killed off EastEnders Rita Simons Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google By Carena Crawford 24 Jun 2018, 07:06 By Carena Crawford 24 Jun 2018, 07:06 Former EastEnders actress Rita Simons has revealed she still hasn’t ‘made peace’ with being axed from the soap. The actress played Roxy Mitchell in the BBC show for a decade from 2007. She was killed off alongside her on-screen sister Ronnie, actress Samantha Womack, 18 months ago. The sisters drowned in horror scenes on New Year’s Day after Ronnie’s wedding to Jack Branning. The decision was widely criticised by fans and the stars of the show at the time. Article continues below Read all the latest spoilers Read more: EastEnders legend Janine Butcher to return to Walford? And now Rita has revealed she is still annoyed by the decision. She told the Daily Star Sunday: “I wish they hadn’t killed us off.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. “I don’t feel bitter but I haven’t quite made peace with the fact we are dead. “Both Sam and I were gutted. That decision was made by one person and we had no choice in the matter.” Actress Samantha Womack, who played Ronnie, recently told OK! magazine about her own annoyance at being killed off. She said: “I hate the idea that I can’t go back – unless I come back as some weird Australian twin sister. Don’t miss out: Three steps to ensure you see all ED!’s latest news on Facebook “I understand they have to regenerate and constantly recast, but my complaint was when you have two characters who are embedded within the fabric of that community, by killing them completely you’re removing them from any future producer. “It’s short-sighted.” Even legendary EastEnders actress Dame Barbara Windsor called the decision “a mistake”. Do you think Roxy and Ronnie should return to Walford? Leave us a comment on our Facebook page @EntertainmentDailyFix and let us know what you think! 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 Carena Crawford 24 Jun 2018, 07:06 By Carena Crawford 24 Jun 2018, 07:06 Previous Story Next Story
