HEATHER Peace has revealed how she was able to keep her breast cancer diagnosis a secret from EastEnders viewers for eight months.
The 49-year-old actress last night told how , telling fans in an emotional post that she’d finished chemotherapy.
, who stars as Eve Unwin in , explained how she managed to hide her health battle while undergoing treatment.
Explaining she’d been wearing a wig, she said: “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.”;;
Last night Heather posted a video showing her having a wig fitting, making her heartbreaking revelation.
She said: “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.”;;
Heather shared the overwhelming feeling that came with ending her treatment, adding: “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 – who previously starred as Sally Fields in London’s Burning – joined EastEnders in 2021 and Eve quickly became a huge fan favourite.
Earlier this year Eve and wife Suki Panesar [] made soap history when they became the lesbian couple to tie the knot on EastEnders.
