Emmerdale newcomer Oliver Farnworth gives update on EastEnders star girlfriend Sam Womack’s cancer
Oliver Farnworth made his Emmerdale debut as John Sugden earlier this week – and he’s also shared an update on the health of girlfriend Sam Womack.
Sam, 51, revealed two years ago she had been diagnosed with breast cancer.
She subsequently underwent surgery before announcing in December 2022 she had been given the all clear.
Sam Womack cancer news
She told OK! magazine at the time: “I just feel really thankful and really grateful that I caught it when I did.
“I’m very thankful for my life. I know that sounds crazy, but it’s almost like I can see the beauty in everything now – like everything feels special.
“And I keep bursting into tears because I’m happy.”
She and Oliver, 42, later moved to Spain to start a new life in the mountains of Valencia.
And now he has opened up about how his ex-EastEnders star partner is doing.
Emmerdale star Oliver Farnworth gives girlfriend update
Oliver said of the Ronnie Mitchell actress during an appearance on Lorraine yesterday (Thursday August 8): “She’s doing incredibly well.”
He added: “I’m in awe of her.”
Oliver, who was linked to Sam in 2021, also hailed her resilience. “She’s been so kind of strong and determined through it,” he said, adding her diagnosis came following a routine check-up.
“We were very lucky because they detected quite a high grade of cancer and were able to deal with that quite quickly but she then went through the chemo and the radiotherapy,” he explained.
Oliver also noted how Sam faced the condition and received treatment amid moving house and performing in the West End.
Furthermore, Oliver has previously addressed how Sam’s bravery shone through during her health challenge.
He’s reported to have said: “[Sam] wanted to get through everything and get back on stage as quickly as possible.
“She’s a real fighter, and she won’t let things get in her way. But, she was just so brave and eloquent speaking about what’s she’s been through and gracious.”
