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‘I was sobbing’ - Barbara Windsor’s generous secret gesture helped save cancer-stricken EastEnders star from ruin


Having been diagnosed with cancer of the womb and unable to work Cheryl Fergison, who played Heather Trott in Albert Square, was overwhelmed by a surprise gesture form a co-star

As soap favourite Heather Trott actress Cheryl Fergison was part of the Albert Square family, forming strong bonds with a number of her co-stars. “The support meant the world to me,” remembered Cheryl whose on screen Albert Square character was murdered by bad boy Ben Mitchell in a row over money. Cheryl, who is working on a one woman show which will hit the stage later this year as well as a planned stint in panto with her son, is now happy and healthy but determined to encourage other women to take their health seriously.

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