EastEnders star Danny Walters has shared heartwarming news with fans—he’s become a father. The actor, best known for portraying Keanu Taylor on the BBC soap, announced on Instagram that he and his partner, Maddi, welcomed a daughter named Autumn on March 25, 2025. He shared a touching black-and-white photo of their newborn holding their hands, captioning it: “One month with you, Autumn.” (EastEnders star Danny Walters shares exciting family update, EastEnders hunk Danny Walters secretly welcomes first child with his partner a year after quitting soap as Keanu Taylor)
The couple had kept the pregnancy private, making the announcement a delightful surprise for fans. Walters’ former co-stars, including Diane Parish (Denise Fox), Emma Barton (Honey Mitchell), and Clair Norris (Bernie Taylor), offered their congratulations on social media. (EastEnders star secretly welcomes first child as he shares sweet …, EastEnders hunk Danny Walters secretly welcomes first child with his partner a year after quitting soap as Keanu Taylor)
Walters portrayed Keanu Taylor from 2017 to 2024, with his character’s dramatic exit during the 2023 Christmas Day episode, where Keanu was fatally stabbed by Linda Carter. His departure marked a significant moment in the show’s history, and Walters has since expressed the challenges of keeping the storyline under wraps. (EastEnders hunk Danny Walters secretly welcomes first child with his partner a year after quitting soap as Keanu Taylor, EastEnders star secretly welcomes first child as he shares sweet …)
Fans and colleagues alike are celebrating this joyful milestone in Walters’ personal life. Congratulations to the new parents on their growing family! (EastEnders hunk Danny Walters secretly welcomes first child with his partner a year after quitting soap as Keanu Taylor)
- The Sun
