Stephen walked out on Charlotte and her mum Marie when she was two (Image: ITV)
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At the time, she said of his illness: "It's absolutely terrifying the idea of not having him around. I rely on him for so much, he's my buddy, my absolute best friend and has been for years."
But Charlotte made it very clear she wasn't interested in forging a relationship with her biological father after he reached out to try and make amends.
In 2008, Mr Reed made a heartfelt public plea begging his daughter for a reconciliation and even turned up at her home.