Son James died unexpectedly a few days after her wedding to Peter
Manuel, and days after his first birthday. He had been born with
diaphragmatic hernias, but was believed to have been over the worst and
making a full recovery.
Gave birth to her 1st and only child at age 38, a son James Garrett Manuel on 13 December 2004. Child's father is her partner [now husband], Peter Manuel.
Before landing the role of Lynne Hobbs in EastEnders (1985), Elaine worked as an
aerobics instructor for 10 years.