SH0CKING: EastEnders actress Heather Peace’s family of 5 (with 3 young daughters) – 2 Members suddenly Diagnosed with CANC3R, fans stunned!

EastEnders actress Heather Peace has just revealed a painful and rare truth: both she and her wife Ellie Dickinson were diagnosed with breast cnc3r at almost the same time. Last month, Heather – who plays Eve Sopal-Unwin – shared that she had undergone surgery and chemotherapy after being diagnosed back in October. But now, as she starts radiotherapy, Heather said Ellie also received the same devastating news earlier this year.

In an interview with the Mirror, Heather explained: “Ellie’s lump was smaller but aggressive, so she had a lumpectomy and then radiotherapy. But mine was 12cm, absolutely huge, so I had to have a mastectomy, chemotherapy, and now I’m about to start radiotherapy.” Ellie even joked: “You always have to do everything bigger, don’t you? Like, ‘Hold my beer.’”

The pain was even heavier as the couple are mothers to three young daughters: Annie (10) and twins Jesse and Lola (8). The shocking news came so quickly that they had “no time to process.” At first, Heather was reluctant to see a doctor because of her busy filming schedule, but thanks to Ellie’s encouragement, she went for a check-up – and just three hours later received the diagnosis.

In May, Heather opened up about her illness publicly, sharing a video of herself being fitted with a wig along with a thank you to the EastEnders team, especially the makeup department: “You all went above and beyond to help me.” She also expressed deep love for Ellie and their three daughters, as well as gratitude to the NHS medical staff.

“Life feels very different now, but it’s still wonderful. I cherish every moment and feel incredibly lucky.”