Adam Woodyatt has separated from his wife after 22 years of marriage, a spokesman for the EastEnders star has confirmed.
The actor, who plays Ian Beale on the popular soap, married dancer Beverley Sharp in 1998 and they have two children together.
A statement from a representative for Woodyatt said: "Beverley and Adam separated in August 2019 and we ask that the family's privacy is respected."
Last week, it was reported that the soap icon is taking an "extended holiday" from the BBC show.
The Daily Star claimed it had been told by a BBC source that Woodyatt will be off "for around 10 weeks".
EastEnders is off air until September 7 after filming of the BBC soap was paused due to coronavirus.
Production of the soap resumed in June.
