Who is Gillian Taylforth’s ex boyfriend Dave Fairbairn?
THE ex-fiancé of EastEnder Gillian Taylforth has been shot in the stomach.
It was reportedly after he confronted gangsters threatening to burn down her house.
Who is Dave Fairbairn?
Dave is the 64-year-old ex fiance of EastEnders actress Gillian Taylforth - the former couple called off their wedding in December 2019 after meeting in 2012.
Dave is a former stockbroker who was jailed for importing one of the biggest ecstasy hauls ever seized in the UK.
He was sentenced to 15 years in prison in 2003 after being found guilty of
plotting to import and supply Class A drugs but was released in 2010 after serving seven years of his sentence.
As of July 2020 Dave is on police bail over an alleged cannabis factory at his home.
What happened to Gillian Taylforth's ex-fiancé Dave Fairbairn and how is he now?
On July 5, 2020 Dave was shot at close range in Enfield, North London after he confronted gangsters threatening to burn down Gillian's house.
He had a lucky escape as the bullet missed major organs.
Dave was stable in hospital on July 6, 2020 after undergoing surgery to remove the bullet.
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What has Dave Fairbairn said about death threats?
The Sun reported how Dave has recently told friends of death threats aimed at both him and Gillian.
One said: “There have been people warning Dave they’ll go after Gillian and burn down her home to get to him.
"Dave wanted it sorted out at a meeting on Sunday evening. There were raised voices, an argument and then the gun went off. He’s been a very lucky boy."
Gillian, was said to be in shock after being told of the shooting.