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The 55-year-old took to Instagram to reassure fans, posting a selfie of herself alongside a caption thanking everyone for their concerns.
Smiling to the camera, the actress wrote: "Thank you for your concerns but I am alive and well despite confusion on some social media that I had passed away.
"Sadly we did loose George Michael the legend & wonderful man 4 years ago...
"Heather Trott well yes she is dead but as for me Cheryl Fergison I’m looking forward to a wonderful new year where I wish our industry to get back into full flow..."
Heather Trott was killed by Ben Mitchell in 2012 (Image: BBC)