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The Irish Sun
5 days ago
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EastEnders' Heather Peace shares huge update in breast cancer battle after she and her wife were both diagnosed
EASTENDERS star Heather Peace has shared an important update in her breast cancer battle. The 50-year-old, who plays Eve Unwin on the BBC One soap, was diagnosed with breast cancer in October last year. 5 Heather Peace has updated her fans on her cancer treatment Credit: Rex 5 Her wife Ellie has also been diagnosed with the disease Credit: instagram But despite her health issues, she bravely continued to film for the soap. The soap star went on to have chemotherapy as well as undergoing a left breast mastectomy and a reconstruction. Heather took to Instagram on Thursday to update her fans on her journey, writing: "Final round of 15 radio therapy sessions just completed. "This marked the end of long 9 months of diagnosis, surgery, chemo and radio. read more on eastenders "Time to piece myself back together. Thanks for all the beautiful support. #checkyourbreasts #breastcancerawareness". Fans flooded with comments of admiration and support, with one writing: "What an amazing woman. Her sheer will and determination to keep filming whilst battling this awful disease has been unbelievable." Another added: "What a legend, wishing her all the best in her recovery." A third penned: "As someone going through a similar diagnosis, seeing Heather on the other side of treatment is incredibly inspiring." Most read in Soaps Just as she was about to begin radiotherapy, Heather revealed the heartbreaking news last week that her wife She told the Mirror: 'Her breast cancer was a smaller, aggressive lump, so she had a lumpectomy and then radiotherapy. EastEnders' Eve actress Heather Peace shares snaps from her very different job off screen "Of course, then I come along with my 12cm lump, absolutely ginormous, and mastectomy, chemotherapy, just about to go into radiotherapy. "She's like 'Even that you have to do bigger.' It's like 'Hold my beer.'" This comes after the star revealed decided to Her character was embroiled in dramatic scenes, which included her wedding to Suki Panesar as well as being poisoned by Suki's ex-husband Nish Panesar. 5 Revealing why she decided to continue working, she told The former Waterloo Road star expressed: 'We got back to Brighton at 7 o'clock, and I was on the road at 10 past five that morning, to Elstree, to start possibly the two biggest weeks that I've done on EastEnders.' Heather explained that she had told bosses about her diagnosis and was told she didn't need to come in while she was taking in the life-changing news as well as undergoing treatment. 'I said 'I need to come in' because at this point I don't know what's going to happen,' she continued. 'And I want to finish this arc of the story. Not coming in for the next two weeks is not going to change anything, but at least let me put the full stop on a story that's been playing out for nearly two and a half years. 'If we get to the end of that and we see them get married and we see them successful, if beyond that it's a mess, I can leave and feel like I've put a full stop on something." 5 The soap star revealed she has completed 15 rounds of chemo Credit: Instagram 5 Heather explained why she decided to continue filming EastEnders Credit: BBC
Scottish Sun
5 days ago
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- Scottish Sun
EastEnders' Heather Peace shares huge update in breast cancer battle after she and her wife were both diagnosed
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) EASTENDERS star Heather Peace has shared an important update in her breast cancer battle. The 50-year-old, who plays Eve Unwin on the BBC One soap, was diagnosed with breast cancer in October last year. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 5 Heather Peace has updated her fans on her cancer treatment Credit: Rex 5 Her wife Ellie has also been diagnosed with the disease Credit: instagram But despite her health issues, she bravely continued to film for the soap. The soap star went on to have chemotherapy as well as undergoing a left breast mastectomy and a reconstruction. Heather took to Instagram on Thursday to update her fans on her journey, writing: "Final round of 15 radio therapy sessions just completed. "This marked the end of long 9 months of diagnosis, surgery, chemo and radio. "Time to piece myself back together. Thanks for all the beautiful support. #checkyourbreasts #breastcancerawareness". Fans flooded with comments of admiration and support, with one writing: "What an amazing woman. Her sheer will and determination to keep filming whilst battling this awful disease has been unbelievable." Another added: "What a legend, wishing her all the best in her recovery." A third penned: "As someone going through a similar diagnosis, seeing Heather on the other side of treatment is incredibly inspiring." Just as she was about to begin radiotherapy, Heather revealed the heartbreaking news last week that her wife Ellie has also been diagnosed with the disease. She told the Mirror: 'Her breast cancer was a smaller, aggressive lump, so she had a lumpectomy and then radiotherapy. EastEnders' Eve actress Heather Peace shares snaps from her very different job off screen "Of course, then I come along with my 12cm lump, absolutely ginormous, and mastectomy, chemotherapy, just about to go into radiotherapy. "She's like 'Even that you have to do bigger.' It's like 'Hold my beer.'" This comes after the star revealed decided to continue filming for her dramatic wedding scenes just hours after her cancer diagnosis. Her character was embroiled in dramatic scenes, which included her wedding to Suki Panesar as well as being poisoned by Suki's ex-husband Nish Panesar. 5 Revealing why she decided to continue working, she told Gaby Roslin on her podcast that she wanted to film the important scenes because she feared she would die. The former Waterloo Road star expressed: 'We got back to Brighton at 7 o'clock, and I was on the road at 10 past five that morning, to Elstree, to start possibly the two biggest weeks that I've done on EastEnders.' Heather explained that she had told bosses about her diagnosis and was told she didn't need to come in while she was taking in the life-changing news as well as undergoing treatment. 'I said 'I need to come in' because at this point I don't know what's going to happen,' she continued. 'And I want to finish this arc of the story. Not coming in for the next two weeks is not going to change anything, but at least let me put the full stop on a story that's been playing out for nearly two and a half years. 'If we get to the end of that and we see them get married and we see them successful, if beyond that it's a mess, I can leave and feel like I've put a full stop on something." 5 The soap star revealed she has completed 15 rounds of chemo Credit: Instagram
Scottish Sun
18-05-2025
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- Scottish Sun
Inside EastEnders star Heather Peace's life with rarely-seen wife and adorable daughters as she reveals cancer diagnosis
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) HEATHER Peace lives with her rarely-seen wife and adorable daughters in Brighton - but what else is little known about her life away from Albert Square? The 49-year-old, who is best known for playing Eve Panesar-Unwin in the BBC soap, shared her cancer diagnosis in an emotional video this week. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 10 Heather Peace revealed her cancer diagnosis during the week Credit: Instagram 10 Heather is married to her wife Ellie and they have three daughters together Credit: Instagram/heatherpeaceofficial 10 Heather and Ellie are doting mums to their children: Annie Mary, born in April 2015; and twins Jessie and Lola, who were born in June 2017 Credit: Instagram/heatherpeaceofficial 10 Heather is a doting mother Credit: instagram/@heatherpeaceofficial 10 She previously spoke out about who carried their children Credit: instagram/@heatherpeaceofficial Heather revealed she had been diagnosed with cancer last year and had been having chemotherapy treatment. Not only did she undergo chemo, but she had surgery to fight the breast cancer, too. Heather is married to her wife Ellie and they have three daughters together. The couple had a civil partnership ceremony in 2013, before converting it into a marriage the following year. Heather and Ellie are doting mums to their children: Annie Mary, born in April 2015; and twins Jessie and Lola, who were born in June 2017. Ellie carried Annie Mary, and Heather carried the twins. Speaking out about deciding on who should carry their children, Heather opened up in 2018 to The Agora Clinic in Brighton - which is where they underwent IVF - before they welcomed their twins. She said: "We used my eggs and Ellie carried our daughter. "We are hoping to try it the other way around using Ellie's eggs and me carrying the baby if we are lucky enough to get pregnant a second time." Also during the interview, Heather spoke about her egg reserves being low, which was very stressful. EastEnders' Eve actress Heather Peace shares snaps from her very different job off screen "Because I am a bit older, my egg reserves were lower so the most stressful time was the two-week wait waiting to find out whether the embryo had implanted," she explained. Heather also thanked the clinic in Brighton for making her and her wife the happiest they had ever been. "It's important to understand that IVF is a programme, not just one treatment; as a couple, you have nothing else to talk about because every day is about where you are in your cycle, what injections you have to do," she said. "But because we went through this together, it has brought us even closer. 10 "I want to thank the Agora for making me and my wife the happiest we've ever been in our lives." The family live in a gorgeous home in Brighton, with their private life kept largely out of the spotlight. But in 2022, Heather did provide fans with an insight for her and Ellie's wedding anniversary. As she celebrated nine years, she uploaded a slew of adorable snaps documenting their years together and all loved up. In the caption at the time she wrote: "Happy 9th wedding anniversary to my dear Ellie. The love of my life. 9 years married, 12 years together, 20 years knowing you. "We were an awesome left wing in football and a pretty smashing team now." Heather revealed her cancer diagnosis earlier this month. Sharing a video on Instagram, the EastEnders star wrote in the caption: "This video is an important part of my recent journey, which I wanted to share with you. "It's been about the #TeamEffort here @bbceastenders. "I needed a wig fitting. I've been on quite a road for many months now. "I was diagnosed with breast cancer at the beginning of October. "Since then I've undergone surgery and recovery over the Christmas period and today my chemotherapy journey ended. "I woke up this morning and it was like the end of the London Marathon; I'd turned onto The Mall and could see the giant clock & the finish line. "To conclude - I've just picked up my medal." Heather told her followers she has been "forever changed" by the disease and paid tribute to her wife Ellie and their three daughters, Annie, Jessie and Lola, for getting her through it. She said she was "just trying to appreciate every moment of them". Heather added: "There have been so many positives. "Thank you to the whole EE team for going above & beyond. Particularly our amazing makeup team. "And to Alex Rouss for the original wig & Linda for the spot on cut. "I've felt totally supported by you all. Thank you to all of the friends in my local community who've been there for me and my family at the drop of a hat (you know who you are). "Thank you to the NHS. You are wonderful, skilled people. You treated me efficiently. You gave me dignity and showed me kindness. It's so appreciated." Heather ended her post admitting "life feels very different now" but said "it's wonderful". She said: "I will continue to cherish and be grateful for all I am blessed with. I feel very lucky. With love, Heather xxx" 10 Heather and Ellie only share rare glimpses of their life together Credit: Instagram/heatherpeaceofficial 10 Their eldest child is 10 years of age Credit: instagram/@heatherpeaceofficial 10 Heather has shared some rare snaps of her family life online Credit: instagram/@heatherpeaceofficial
The Irish Sun
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Inside EastEnders star Heather Peace's life with rarely-seen wife and adorable daughters as she reveals cancer diagnosis
HEATHER Peace lives with her rarely-seen wife and adorable daughters in Brighton - but what else is little known about her life away from Albert Square? The 49-year-old, who is best known for playing 10 Heather Peace revealed her cancer diagnosis during the week Credit: Instagram 10 Heather is married to her wife Ellie and they have three daughters together Credit: Instagram/heatherpeaceofficial 10 Heather and Ellie are doting mums to their children: Annie Mary, born in April 2015; and twins Jessie and Lola, who were born in June 2017 Credit: Instagram/heatherpeaceofficial 10 Heather is a doting mother Credit: instagram/@heatherpeaceofficial 10 She previously spoke out about who carried their children Credit: instagram/@heatherpeaceofficial Not only did she undergo chemo, but she had surgery to fight the breast cancer, too. Heather is married to her wife Ellie and they have three daughters together. The couple had a civil partnership ceremony in 2013, before converting it into a marriage the following year. Read More about Heather Heather and Ellie are doting mums to their children: Annie Mary, born in April 2015; and twins Jessie and Lola, who were born in June 2017. Ellie carried Annie Mary, and Heather carried the twins. Speaking out about deciding on who should carry their children, Heather opened up in 2018 to She said: "We used my eggs and Ellie carried our daughter. Most read in Soaps "We are hoping to try it the other way around using Ellie's eggs and me carrying the baby if we are lucky enough to get pregnant a second time." Also during the interview, Heather spoke about her egg reserves being low, which was very stressful. EastEnders' Eve actress Heather Peace shares snaps from her very different job off screen "Because I am a bit older, my egg reserves were lower so the most stressful time was the two-week wait waiting to find out whether the embryo had implanted," she explained. Heather also thanked the clinic in Brighton for making her and her wife the happiest they had ever been. "It's important to understand that IVF is a programme, not just one treatment; as a couple, you have nothing else to talk about because every day is about where you are in your cycle, what injections you have to do," she said. "But because we went through this together, it has brought us even closer. 10 "I want to thank the Agora for making me and my wife the happiest we've ever been in our lives." The family live in a gorgeous home in Brighton, with their private life kept largely out of the spotlight. But in 2022, Heather did provide fans with an insight for her and Ellie's wedding anniversary. As she celebrated nine years, she uploaded a slew of adorable snaps documenting their years together and all loved up. In the caption at the time she wrote: "Happy 9th wedding anniversary to my dear Ellie. The love of my life. 9 years married, 12 years together, 20 years knowing you. "We were an awesome left wing in football and a pretty smashing team now." Heather revealed her cancer diagnosis earlier this month. Sharing a video on Instagram, the EastEnders star wrote in the caption: "This video is an important part of my recent journey, which I wanted to share with you. "It's been about the #TeamEffort here @bbceastenders. "I needed a wig fitting. I've been on quite a road for many months now. "I was diagnosed with breast cancer at the beginning of October. "Since then I've undergone surgery and recovery over the Christmas period and today my chemotherapy journey ended. "I woke up this morning and it was like the end of the London Marathon; I'd turned onto The Mall and could see the giant clock & the finish line. "To conclude - I've just picked up my medal." Heather told her followers she has been "forever changed" by the disease and paid tribute to her wife Ellie and their three daughters, Annie, Jessie and Lola, for getting her through it. She said she was "just trying to appreciate every moment of them". Heather added: "There have been so many positives. "Thank you to the whole EE team for going above & beyond. Particularly our amazing makeup team. "And to Alex Rouss for the original wig & Linda for the spot on cut. "I've felt totally supported by you all. Thank you to all of the friends in my local community who've been there for me and my family at the drop of a hat (you know who you are). "Thank you to the NHS. You are wonderful, skilled people. You treated me efficiently. You gave me dignity and showed me kindness. It's so appreciated." Heather ended her post admitting "life feels very different now" but said "it's wonderful". She said: "I will continue to cherish and be grateful for all I am blessed with. I feel very lucky. With love, Heather xxx" 10 Heather and Ellie only share rare glimpses of their life together Credit: Instagram/heatherpeaceofficial 10 Their eldest child is 10 years of age Credit: instagram/@heatherpeaceofficial 10 Heather has shared some rare snaps of her family life online Credit: instagram/@heatherpeaceofficial 10 She is known for playing Eve Unwin in EastEnders Credit: BBC
