EastEnders star Dean Gaffney has become a grandfather at the age of 43.
The actor, best known for his role as Robbie Jackson in the BBC soap, shared the happy news that his 24-year-old daughter Chloe had given birth to a baby girl called Mimi.
Posting a photo of him cradling his granddaughter, Gaffney wrote: "Welcome to this crazy world, my beautiful granddaughter Mimi.
"I am very happy to announce I am a GRANDAD ❤️."
"I can't believe my baby is now a mother, proud is an understatement," Gaffney continued.
"Chloe and Declan you're going to be amazing parents. X
"Baby Mimi, born: 07.07.2021.. 7 pound 14oz."
Gaffney added: "Just to thank everyone in advance, I know I don't look old enough to be a father let alone a grandfather! 😜😝"
EastEnders airs on RTÉ One and BBC One on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.
