EastEnders’ Denise faces death as she’s put into induced coma from sepsis amid blood cancer battle

EASTENDERS’ Denise Fox’s life hangs in the balance as she is put in an induced coma amid her blood cancer battle. The salon owner has been bravely receiving treatment in hospital for the past few weeks, but tonight things take a bad turn. Denise’s life hangs in the balance as she’s put in an induced coma Jack and Denise are give the bad news on tonight’s show Last week, Denise and sister Kim raced to the airport to stop evil serial killer Gray’s nan from kidnapping her daughter Chelsea’s son Jordan. But shortly after returning to hospital, Denise caught a chest infection, which has developed into sepsis. Sign up for the Eastenders newsletter Thank you! On Monday’s episode, Denise begins to struggle to breathe. The doctor tells her that she has sepsis and warns her of the dangers. They then drop the bombshell telling her that she will need to be brought into intensive care right away to help her to breathe. But a distraught Denise and husband Jack are left frantic at hearing that she will be put into an induced coma. Fearing that she might never wake up, a tearful Denise asks: “What if the sepsis get worse? What if I don’t wake up?” The doctor advised her that it was a possibility, but only a small one. Most read in Showbiz Trying to reassure her, the medic explained that her chance of survival would be greatly increased by the ventilation, so her body could fight the infection. But the news becomes too much for Jack and Denise as they break down in tears. Later in the episode, Denise refuses to see her children as she fears it will break their heart. Instead, she is rolled down to intensive care while her daughter Chelsea and son Raymond watch from a distance. With Denise fearing her days are numbered, Kim then delivers some surprising news, revealing that she has found her sister’s long lost brother. Sharing the unexpected discovery with Jack and Chelsea, Kim exclaims: “Darnell Larson Jr. He’s a potential stem cell match. “Denise has a brother! She has a brother!” Last week, it was revealed that two new arrivals were set to join Albert Square as part of Denise’s family. Denise, played by Diane Parish, has been a staple of the BBC soap since joining in 2006. Fleabag alum Christopher Colquhoun has been cast to play Denise’s unexpected sibling, Darnell Larson Jr. As the clan discover Darnell, they are also introduced to his daughter Grace (Krysstina Frempong). This shock family reunion takes even more significance when Darnell learns about Denise’s cancer diagnosis and ongoing treatment. Discussing his new role, Christopher said: “I am thrilled to be finally moving to Walford after all these years, and the welcome I’ve received has been phenomenal. “Hearing I’d got the role was an absolute doof doof moment for me… hopefully there’ll be plenty more of those to come!” “I have watched the show for as long as I can remember and have such vivid memories of gathering around the TV with my family, especially at Christmas, to watch all the drama unfolding on the Square, so it feels pretty surreal to now be a part of the action! “I’m really looking forward to working with, and learning from my new colleagues, whom I’ve long admired, and hope audiences enjoy getting to know Grace and all the complexities she’ll bring to their screens!” EastEnders’ Executive Producer, Ben Wadey, said the show is “excited” to introduce new members of the extended Fox-Trueman family. He added: “It’s been great to delve into this wider family network, and we’re delighted to welcome Christopher and Krysstina to the cast as we bring two new faces to Walford.” Comment now