By Sean O'grady For Mailonline
Published: 23:50 BST, 10 June 2019 | Updated: 23:50 BST, 10 June 2019
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EastEnders star Danny Walters is single again after splitting from longtime girlfriend Lily Smith.
The actor, 26, known for playing Keanu Taylor on the BBC soap, was in a relationship with Lily for five years.
However The Sun reports that the couple decided to go their separate ways so they can focus on their respective careers.
Couple: EastEnders star Danny Walters, 26, is single again after splitting from longtime girlfriend Lily Smith
A source said: 'Danny and Lily still have a lot of respect for each other, but want to spend time concentrating on their own goals.
'They’re both really young and have a lot of growing to do separately, so felt it was best to try being single.
'However they still remain close and have a lot of respect for each other.'
Danny's acting break came with the TV series Benidorm where he played Tiger Dyke