Patsy Palmer has shared a heartbreaking tribute after the death of her cousin Norman.

The EastEnders actress – best known for her role as the BBC soap’s Bianca Jackson – previously

announced news of his death on Instagram last month.

On Tuesday, she shared a black and white image of Norman on her page, writing: ‘Sleep well my beautiful cousin. May the angels take care of you.

‘I hope Granny & Grandad & My Dad & Aunty Helen will be waiting for you with open arms to love and protect you.

‘We all love you Norman, what a wonderful man. Godbless you on your journey.’

Many of Patsy’s followers shared their condolences in the comments, including her EastEnders co-star Harriet Thorpe, who plays Elaine Peacock.

She wrote: ‘Sending all love,’ along with three heart emojis.

Last month, Patsy shared news of Norman’s death with fans, calling it ‘one of the hardest things I have had to post’ .

She wrote: ‘You will always be such a beautiful blessing to have and to hold. Such a beautiful human being from childhood to adulthood.

‘My cousin is an amazing artist not just amazing but seriously amazing and I have always looked up to him as a cousin and a husband and a father. You gave me the best advice for my life everytime I saw you. I would always want to talk to you for hours & hours.

‘@sachamav @violetmaymav & @arloskel we love you and even though we are miles apart we are always with you in our hearts, mind and spirit as you truly are wonderful people. We have very little words today only deep sadness but we have so many amazing fun memories to share.

‘To my aunty Amelia & Uncle Melvin we love you @jerryhyams @fentonhyams Kala & Jeff & all the children our hearts are with you all. For us cousins we cherish you as our family @ameliarumsey @jackierumsey 11 of us and we were so loved. Norman Hyams RIP.’

Patsy has recently been back on screen after reprising her role as Bianca in EastEnders for two guest stints earlier this year.

She first played the character in 1993 before leaving the soap in 1999. She then had another stint in Walford between 2008 and 2014.

Bianca is currently behind held hostage by her sister Sonia Fowler’s (Natalie Cassidy) partner Reiss Colwell (Jonny Freeman) after she found out he had murdered his wife Debbie.