Our thoughts are currently with Annie Wallace and her family: ‘He never opened his eyes again’

In a heartbreaking turn of events, Hollyoaks star Annie Wallace is mourning the devastating loss of someone incredibly close to her heart. The beloved actress, known for her role as Sally St. Claire on the long-running soap, shared emotional words this week following the passing of a dear confidant who had been battling a serious illness.

Wallace, who is known for keeping her private life out of the spotlight, took to social media to share a moving tribute: “He never opened his eyes again.” The simple yet powerful statement captured the final moments of her friend’s life — a painful end after what is believed to have been a long and exhausting struggle with illness.

Sources close to the actress revealed that the two shared a deep and longstanding bond, describing him as “a soulmate, a guiding light, and her rock in difficult times.” While Annie has not shared specific details about the cause of death, those around her confirmed that his condition had deteriorated rapidly in recent weeks.

Fans and colleagues have flooded her social media with messages of love and support. One fan wrote: “Annie, you’ve brought so much comfort to others through your work. I hope you feel that same comfort from all of us now.” Fellow Hollyoaks cast members also rallied behind her, with many offering private condolences and dedicating their performances this week to her.

The grief is clearly immense, but those who know Annie say she is focusing on honoring her friend’s memory in the most respectful way possible: by continuing to live and work with integrity and heart, just as he would have wanted.

As the Hollyoaks community stands united behind her, it’s clear that Annie Wallace is not grieving alone. The soap world has lost a quiet presence behind the scenes — someone who was not in front of the camera, but whose life touched one of its most iconic stars profoundly.

Let us all send our warmest thoughts to Annie Wallace and her family during this incredibly painful time.