EASTENDERSactressHeather 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
Sharing a video of herself from behind the scenes on over the past six months, 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.
“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”;;
