Barbara Windsor's widower Scott Mitchell splits from EastEnders star Tanya Franks after a 'wonderful' three years

Scott, 62, started dating Tranya, 59 - who played Rainie Cross in the soap - three years ago following the tragic loss of his beloved wife, Barbara, who died from Alzheimer's aged 83 in 2020. Revealing they called it a day in April after deciding they were better off as friends, Scott tells The Mirror: "Tanya and I had a couple of wonderful years together and, in true respect of each other. As leader of Babs’ Army, the businessman has run several marathons in memory of his late wife alongside, EastEnders stars, Jake Wood, Lacey Turner, Tanya, Heather Peace , Natalie Cassidy and Adam Woodyatt.