Leslie Grantham is receiving serious medical attention following reports. A representative for the actor said he “remains poorly and is being taken care of by medical staff”, according to BBC News. The statement follows reports from the press concerning Grantham’s health. Leslie is reported to be “gravely ill” and “fighting for his life” by The Sun. The newspaper also explained that Grantham had relocated from Bulgaria to the UK to be treated. Speaking to the BBC, Grantham’s agent noted that another statement would come “at the appropriate time”.

Bulgaria has been the actor’s home since 2010. He moved there after filming ‘The English Neighbour’, a Bulgarian TV series. Grantham is best known as the star of ‘Eastenders’, playing “Dirty” Den. He appeared in the show from 1985 to 1989. He returned in 2003, but left the show again in 2005. The actor appeared in two films in 2018, ‘Jack Southeast’ and ‘The Krays: Dead Man Walking’.