Tony Clay has thanked the NHS after his dad returned home from hospital after nine weeks.
Tony Clay
The 'EastEnders' star's father had to spend four weeks on a ventilator in intensive care and underwent a tracheostomy after being struck down with coronavirus, and the actor - who plays Callum 'Halfway' Highway in the BBC One soap - has praised healthcare workers as "true angels".
He wrote on Twitter: "After 4 weeks on a ventilator in intensive care, a tracheostomy & a 9 week stay in 3 different hospitals, today my Dad is finally home!! Red heart THANK YOU NHS!!! Red heart You are true angels & I love you all Red heart. So much love to anyone going through this right now. There is hope (sic)"
Several of Tony's 'EastEnders' co-stars past and present were delighted with his latest news.
Shona McGarty - who plays Halfway's former fiancee Whitney Dean - wrote on Twitter: "Awwww Tony I'm so happy Smiling face with smiling eyes that's fantastic news! X sending you a massive virtual hug, and so much love to the family x x x x (sic)"
Tamzin Outhwaite - who portrayed Mel Owen - tweeted: "Tony you gorgeous man, that is wonderful news... your tweet made me cry. Wish I could give you a massive hug. Sending you and the whole family so much love. (sic)"
Lucy Benjamin - who plays Lisa Fowler - wrote: "Sending you all lots of love Tony. Thank god! (sic)"