@littlkhd9ai: Scott Mitchell, the widower of legendary EastEnders actress Barbara Windsor, has separated from actress Tanya Franks after three years together. But despite the breakup, their relationship appears to have ended on a note of mutual respect. Scott, 62, confirmed the split after beginning his relationship with Tanya, 59, following Barbara’s passing in December 2020 at age 83. Barbara was beloved for playing Peggy Mitchell on EastEnders and had lived with Alzheimer’s disease for several years. Speaking to The Sun, Scott described their time together as wonderful and said they had decided in April that their romantic relationship should evolve into a close friendship. He also made clear that he would not share further details out of respect for Tanya’s privacy. According to sources quoted by the publication, the pair remain committed friends. Tanya had been a source of support for Scott as he adjusted to life after losing Barbara, but they reportedly came to feel that their romantic connection had faded. Scott previously opened up about the emotional toll of caring for Barbara for four years. He recalled the painful moment he had to arrange care for her and how difficult it was to watch Alzheimer’s gradually affect her memory, mobility, and everyday life. He also admitted that he initially struggled when Barbara said things that did not make sense, before realizing that fear and uncertainty were behind his reactions. Their relationship had lasted 20 years before Barbara passed away. Scott has also spoken about the criticism he faced for dating again, reminding people that outsiders rarely understand the private grief someone carries. Sometimes, moving forward means accepting that a relationship can change while the care between two people remains. \#ScottMitchell #TanyaFranks #BarbaraWindsor #EastEnders #celebritynews

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