She was once a famous actress with dazzling beauty, but addiction disfigured her face
Once considered one of British television’s brightest young talents, Danniella Westbrook rose to fame in the early 1990s for her role as Sam Mitchell on the popular soap opera EastEnders. With a promising future in the entertainment industry, she quickly became a household name. However, behind the scenes, her life was spiraling out of control.
By the age of just 21, Danniella had developed a severe addiction to cocaine, reportedly spending thousands of pounds each week to fuel her habit. The drug use took a devastating toll on her health, both physically and mentally. Most famously, her nasal septum collapsed as a result of prolonged cocaine abuse, a shocking consequence that became symbolic of her public downfall.
In 1998, her troubles deepened when she was involved in a horrific car accident that left her with serious facial injuries. The crash required…
