EastEnders legend Shane Richie celebrates rarely-seen daughter’s 16th birthday and fans say she should be a model
SHANE Richie celebrated his rarely-seen daughter's 16th birthday with a sweet post on social media.
The actor, 60, took to Instagram to share a collage of snaps of Lolita from childhood until now.
![He and ex-wife Coleen Nolan are parents to Shane Jr [left] and Jake](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/coleen_nolan__1_jpg-JS746430616.jpg)
Shane, who stars as Alfie Moon in EastEnders, wrote: "Happy sweet 16th to our Lolita-Belle.
"16 years ago today you made your dramatic entrance in to this world- it was on your terms and in your own time. Nothing has changed!
"Your quick mind and sarcastic humour knows no end and has us constantly in hysterics.
"Your inner beauty lights up the room perfectly to match your beautiful smile - your laughter is infectious and can make anyone and everyone feel better."
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Shane added: "It’s an honour to be in your presence and I’m so blooming grateful to be your Dad. I couldn’t love you more."
Fans rushed to comment on the post, with many insisting Lolita should be a model.
One wrote: "What a stunner, just like her mum."
Another said: "She should be modelling."
And a third added: "Happy Birthday to your beautiful daughter."
Shane shares Lolita with second wife Christie Goddard and the couple are also parents to son Mackenzie and daughter Romani-Skye.
He was married to Loose Women panellist Coleen Nolan from 1990 to 1999 and they have two sons together, Shane Jr and Jake.
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