“We Still have 3 Young Kids – This SH0CK is too Much for them” – HEARTBREAKING NEWS from Eastenders as Actress Heather Peace and her wife Ellie Dickinson BOTH Diagnosed with CANC3R – Devastating Situation Stuns viewers!

EastEnders star Heather Peace has revealed she and her wife Ellie Dickinson have both been battling breast cnc3r  in a heartbreaking admission.

The 50-year-old, best known for her role as Eve Sopal-Unwin in the BBC soap, announced last month she’d undergone surgery and was going through chemotherapy following her diagnosis in October.

Now, as she begins radiotherapy, Heather shared how Ellie received the same devastating diagnosis earlier this year.

In a new interview with the Mirror, she said: ‘Her breast cnc3r  was a smaller, aggressive lump, so she had a lumpectomy and then radiotherapy.

‘Of course then I come along with my 12 cm 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.”‘

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EastEnders star Heather Peace has revealed she and her wife Ellie Dickinson have both been battling breast cnc3r  in a heartbreaking admission (pictured together in 2021)

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The 50-year-old, best known for her role as Eve Sopal-Unwin in the BBC soap, announced last month she’d undergone surgery and was going through chemotherapy following her diagnosis in October

The couple, parents to Annie, 10, and eight-year-old twins Jesse and Lola, admitted the news was overwhelming as there was ‘no processing’.

Heather was originally reluctant to see a doctor after noticing a change in her nipple due to her busy EastEnders filming schedule.

However, Ellie encouraged her to get checked straight away, and the actress was diagnosed with the disease just three hours after her appointment.

In May, Heather revealed her secret battle with breast cnc3r .

She told her Instagram followers she has completed chemotherapy and feels ‘very lucky’ following months of treatment.

Sharing the clip alongside a lengthy caption on Sunday, she wrote: ‘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 cnc3r  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.’

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Now, as she begins radiotherapy, Heather shared how Ellie received the same devastating diagnosis earlier this year

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The couple, parents to Annie, 10, and eight-year-old twins Jesse and Lola, admitted the news was overwhelming as there was ‘no processing’

EastEnders star reveals cnc3r  battle as she gets wig after chemo

Heather was diagnosed with breast cnc3r  in October 2023, and has continued working on EastEnders throughout parts of her treatment.

In her video, which featured the actress being fitted with a wig, 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.’

Heather went on to extend 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, adding: ‘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, Heater.’