EastEnders star Heather Peace has given fans a very special update on her cancer journey. The beloved actor who plays Eve Panesar-Unwin on the soap has been open about her breast cancer diagnosis since October last year. She has battled surgery, recovery, and months of chemotherapy. However, she has now reached a new and emotional turning point that has left her fans cheering. What’s next for her both on-screen and off-screen? Keep scrolling to learn more.
EastEnders’ Heather Peace Says Goodbye To Her Wig
Heather has had breast cancer since 2023. She often shared her journey with her fans. Sometimes she posted a heartfelt video of her wig fitting. In the video, she was working with some professionals. They styled her new hair while she continued filming.
The video played a key role in her journey, and she shared it with supporters. It was raw and honest. People who have been through a similar situation or who have followed her journey were touched by this. Now Heather shared another powerful moment.
She posted on Instagram and revealed that she filmed her last ever scene wearing the wig. She captioned it saying that the wig was a beautiful companion for her. Eve also says that she will never forget the wig’s support in her tough times. Fans commented on her post, calling her milestone an incredible achievement.
A Fresh Start On Screen
Her update was not a personal celebration. It also reached her EastEnders family. In the video she posted, she was celebrating on set. Her fellow cast and crew members were also present. Balvinder Soap, who plays her wife onscreen, also joined the celebration. She even joked, saying that the wig never got a line wrong, it was always on time and always looked sharp.
Heather also mentioned that in her upcoming scenes, she will be filmed with her natural short hair. She also says that her hair has been growing back, even though they are really curly. She compared her hair to a labradoodle in a fun way. People saw her humour and positivity. The new hairstyle marks a fresh start on and off-screen.
After going through many things, she will finally put the wig aside and move ahead with confidence. She was always open about her journey with her fans. She wanted them to be positive and learn to fight battles by showing bravery. Heather thought the more the fans would see her struggle, the more inspired they would be.
Viewers will now see her back on screen. And it would be with a new look. She will be carrying forward the same strength she has shown in her real life. It shows the love she has received from her colleagues and her fans. Her story is more than just about surviving. She embraced change and found beauty in her bad times. For more EastEnders spoilers and updates, keep following Soap Opera Daily.