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Yahoo
13-05-2025
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- Yahoo
‘EastEnders' actress Heather Pearce has been secretly battling breast cancer
'EastEnders' actress Heather Pearce has secretly been battling breast cancer. The 49-year-old, best known for her role as Eve Panesar-Unwin in the BBC soap, revealed in an emotional Instagram post she has completed chemotherapy and feels 'very lucky' following months of treatment. She captioned a clip she posted online on Sunday (11.05.25): 'This video is an important part of my recent journey, which I wanted to share with you. '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. To conclude – I've just picked up my medal.' Heather was diagnosed with breast cancer in October 2023, and has continued working on 'EastEnders' throughout parts of her treatment. In her video, which featured behind-the-scenes moments filmed during her time on the show, she thanked the production team and highlighted the support of those around her, while revealing she has needed a wig fitted during her health fight. 'There have been so many positives,' she said. 'Thank you to the whole 'EE' team for going above and beyond. Particularly our amazing makeup team. And to Alex Rouss for the original wig and (stylist) Linda for the spot on cut. I've felt totally supported by you all.' Heather also expressed gratitude for her family, praising her wife Ellie and their three daughters – Annie, Jessie and Lola – for their love and encouragement. She said: 'There have been so many positives… Just trying to appreciate every moment of them.' The actor also extended heartfelt thanks to medical staff who cared for her. '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,' she said. Heather concluded her post by reflecting on how her health fight had changed her, saying: 'Life feels very different now, but it's wonderful. I will continue to cherish and be grateful for all I am blessed with. I feel very lucky. With love, Heather xxx.' Heather's announcement was met with a wave of support from fans and friends online who flooded the comments section of her post about her health fight with well-wishes.
The Independent
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Eastenders star shares breast cancer diagnosis with candid wig-fitting video
EastEnders star Heather Pearce has shared her breast cancer diagnosis in an Instagram caption accompanying a behind-the-scenes video of her wig fitting for the BBC One show. The actor, 49, said she received her diagnosis in October 2024 and underwent surgery and recovery over the Christmas period. 'Today my chemotherapy journey ended. I woke up this morning and it was like the end of the London Marathon,' Pearce added. Pearce, who plays Eve Panesar-Unwin in the soap, revealed that her diagnosis prompted her to 'try and appreciate every moment' with her wife Ellie and their children.
The Irish Sun
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
EastEnders' Eve Panesar actress Heather Peace reveals secret cancer battle with chemo and surgery in emotional video
EASTENDERS actress Heather Pearce has revealed she is battling cancer. The 49-year-old, who is best known for playing 2 EastEnders star Heather Pearce has spoken out for the first time about fighting cancer 2 Heather with her co-star, Suki Panesar star Balvinder Sopal Credit: Instagram Sharing a video of herself from behind the scenes on EastEnders over the past six months, 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. READ MORE ON EASTENDERS "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". Most read in Soaps Heather added: "There have been so many positives. "Thank you to the whole EE team for going above & beyond. Particularly our amazing makeup team. EastEnders legend set for heartbreak as she makes shock decision amid secret affair "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" Her followers sent her well wishes,
The Sun
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
EastEnders' Eve Panesar actress Heather Peace reveals secret cancer battle with chemo and surgery in emotional video
EASTENDERS actress Heather Pearce has revealed she is battling cancer. The 49-year-old, who is best known for playing Eve Panesar-Unwin in the BBC soap, shared her diagnosis today as she paid tribute 2 2 Sharing a video of herself from behind the scenes on EastEnders over the past six months, Heather wrote: "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. EastEnders legend set for heartbreak as she makes shock decision amid secret affair "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" Her followers sent her well wishes,
Scottish Sun
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
EastEnders actress Heather Peace reveals secret cancer battle as she's supported by BBC co-stars in emotional video
TOUGH TIME EastEnders actress Heather Peace reveals secret cancer battle as she's supported by BBC co-stars in emotional video Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) EASTENDERS actress Heather Pearce has revealed she is battling cancer. The 49-year-old, who is best known for playing Eve Panesar-Unwin in the BBC soap, shared her diagnosis today as she paid tribute Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 2 EastEnders star Heather Pearce has spoken out for the first time about fighting cancer 2 Heather with her co-star, Suki Panesar star Balvinder Sopal Credit: Instagram Sharing a video of herself from behind the scenes on EastEnders over the past six months, Heather wrote: "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 said: "There have been so many positives. "Thank you to the whole EE team for going above & beyond. Particularly our amazing makeup team. EastEnders legend set for heartbreak as she makes shock decision amid secret affair "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"
