Patsy Palmer Bio, Parents, Siblings, Husband, Children

Patsy Palmer Bio, Parents, Siblings, Husband, Children: Patsy Palmer, officially known as Julie Anne Merkell is an English actress and DJ.

She was born on May 26, 1972, in Bethnal Green, London, United Kingdom. Patsy attended Globe Primary School and then Haggerston Girls Secondary School before enrolling at the Anna Scher Theatre school.

Patsy developed a love for acting at a younger age because she was bullied at school, and she said that acting was a form of escape. At age 6, Patsy appeared in a West End production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.

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She has been consistent throughout her career and has won several notable awards. She’s best known for her roles as Natasha in the children’s drama series Grange Hill, and Bianca Jackson in the BBC soap opera EastEnders, which earned her the British Soap Award for Best Actress.

Palmer has said that she has been a drug and alcohol addict. She revealed that she started alcohol and drugs at the age of 10 and her addiction lasted for 24 years. In 2010, she stated that she had been clean of drugs and alcohol since September 2004 and that “We don’t have drink in our house”.

Patsy Palmer Age

Patsy Palmer was born on May 26, 1972, in Bethnal Green, London, United Kingdom. She celebrated her 50th birthday on May 26, 2022. Patsy will be 51 in May this year (2023).

Patsy Palmer Height

Patsy Palmer stands at a height of 1.69 m

Patsy Palmer Parents

Patsy Palmer was born in Bethnal Green, London, United Kingdom. Her parents are Pat Harris and Albert Harris.

Patsy Palmer Husband

Patsy Palmer has been married on 2 different occasions. Her first marriage was with Nick Love. The pair tied the knot in 1998 and divorced in 2000.

Nick Love, born on December 24, 1969, in London, United Kingdom is an English film director and writer. The 53-year-old is known for his roles in several films including; The Football Factory, The Business, Goodbye Charlie Bright, Outlaw, and The Sweeney, among others.

After Patsy split with Nick, she married Richard Merkell in 2000. He was born in 1965 in London, United Kingdom. The 58-year-old is a cab driver.

Patsy and Richard had been friends for 14 years before they got together. Patsy credits Richard for helping her overcome her drug and alcohol addictions.

Patsy Palmer Children

Palmer has been married twice and has 4 children: Charley Palmer Rothwell (born 1992) (from Palmer’s relationship with boxer Alfie Rothwell), Fenton Merkell (born 2000), Emilia Merkell (born 2001), and Bertie Markell (born 2010).