\n Belinda Owusu will return as Libby Fox, the supportive daughter of Denise Fox, played by Diane Parish.\n<\/p>\n
\n It will be part of a storyline focused on Denise\u2019s recent blood cancer diagnosis.\n<\/p>\n
\n The character, who first appeared on the BBC soap 20 years ago, was last seen by viewers in a flash-forward episode aired in January.\n<\/p>\n
\n Belinda Owusu first joined the BBC soap 20 years ago (Image: BBC Pictures\/PA Wire)\n<\/p>\n
EastEnders star Belinda Owusu returning to BBC soap 20 years after debut<\/p>\n
\n On her return, Belinda said: “I am beyond thrilled to be back on the Square.\n<\/p>\n
\n “Getting the Foxes back together has been such a joy, full of fun and nostalgia.\n<\/p>\n
\n “It\u2019s been 20 years since I first joined, so coming back has been like returning home.\n<\/p>\n
\n “It\u2019s a really great team and I\u2019ve been loving my time here.”\n<\/p>\n
\n She continued: “Libby is coming home to support her family during a difficult time, and it\u2019s been so wonderful stepping back into her shoes and becoming a Fox again.”\n<\/p>\n
\n Libby will return to Walford to support Denise and her sister Chelsea, played by Zaraah Abrahams, as they cope with Denise\u2019s recent diagnosis.<\/a>\n<\/p>\n \n Walford favourite Denise was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia following a period of unexplained tiredness and resulting medical tests.\n<\/p>\n \n The storyline will follow her diagnosis and its impact on her and her loved ones over the coming months.\n<\/p>\n \n Ben Wadey, executive producer of EastEnders, said: “We\u2019re thrilled to welcome Belinda back to the role of Libby Fox as we start to uncover another piece of the puzzle of the New Year\u2019s Day flashforward storyline.\n<\/p>\n \n “Libby returns at a particularly emotional time for the Fox\u2013Trueman family.”\n<\/p>\n Fans excited for return of Belinda Owusu as Libby Fox<\/p>\n \n After the news was announced on social media, fans were very excited, with many welcoming home “squiggle”.\n<\/p>\n