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Call The Midwife's Helen George opens up on relationship with boyfriend before tragic death

The actress opened up about her loss last month12:01, 12 Aug 2026Call The Midwife actress Helen George has given fans a rare insight into her relationship with the secret boyfriend who tragically passed away.‌Helen George is best known for her long-running lead role as Beatrix "Trixie" Franklin (later Trixie, Lady Aylward) on the hit BBC period drama Call the Midwife.‌Fans feared an exit when Trixie's husband, Matthew (played by Olly Rix), was written out of the show, prompting Trixie's brief journey to the United States.‌Click here to get the biggest stories straight to your inbox in our Daily NewsletterHelen quickly debunked the departure rumours, confirming she never planned to ditch the role. She successfully filmed series 14 as a single woman back at Nonnatus House.Earlier this year,
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