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Ex-EastEnders actress Anita Dobson has been together with Brian for almost 40 years and married for almost 23 years, which was already an impressive 15 by the time she appeared on This Morning back in 2015.<\/p>\n
Sitting beside Phillip Schofield on the sofa as Anita dished on the length of the marriage, Amanda exclaimed incredulously: “I think that’s worth a diamond!”<\/p>\n
Anita jokingly thanked the host for getting the hint across, before going on to discuss her husband’s “shock” about her appearing on Strictly Come Dancing in 2011.<\/p>\n
“I was like a child in a toy shop. I loved every second of it,” she exclaimed.<\/p>\n
Don’t miss… <\/strong> We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info<\/p>\n Meanwhile, back on Instagram, Brian shared the trauma he felt at learning of the recent death of his driver.<\/p>\n Penning his tribute earlier this week, he wrote: “Phil, my dedicated driver for over 30 years was my family\u2019s dearest friend and protector and the kindest and most decent man I have ever had the pleasure to meet.<\/p>\n “We are all devastated and join with Phil\u2019s wife and son in grieving for the last man on Earth to deserve this much too early passing away.<\/p>\n “Bless you dear Phil – we all love you. We\u2019re proud of the life you led, and forever grateful for everything you gave us – more than any words could ever describe. Bri.”<\/p>\n Besides Amanda, various others responded to offer their condolences, including the drummer of The Darkness, Rufus Taylor, who could scarcely believe the sad news.<\/p>\n “What??!! Just spoke to him a couple of days ago! This is awful news!” he exclaimed.<\/p>\n Former X Factor star Talia Dean chimed in: “Utterly Devastated. We loved you Phil. I can\u2019t believe it. So sorry for your loss. Sending love to his family.”<\/p>\n Bassist Neil Fairclough, who shared the stage with Queen and Adam Lambert in 2022 and 2023 on tour, added: “So sad\u2026what an absolute gem of a man\u2026always on top form\u2026and hilarious to boot\u2026he welcomed me so warmly all those years ago.”<\/p>\n
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