EastEnders SPOILER: Dying Lola Pearce is seranaded by husband Jay as he borrows a busker’s guitar
EastEnders SPOILER: Dying Lola Pearce is serenaded by husband Jay as he borrows a busker’s guitar in her heartbreaking closing scenes
EastEnders’ Lola Pearce will be serenaded by her husband Jay Mitchell as he borrows a busker’s guitar to sing to her in some of her emotional closing scenes.
The character has a terminal brain tumor and was recently given only months to live, with her final scenes expected to air later this year.
As she approaches the end of her life, Jay takes Lola for a trip to the beach so they can spend some quality time together.
He sees a busker performing nearby and borrows his guitar so he can sing to Lola as they sit by the sea together.
Actress Danielle Harold grinned from ear to ear as she and co-star Jamie Borthwic shot the heartwarming scene.
Heartwarming: EastEnders’ Lola Pearce is serenaded by her husband Jay Mitchell as he borrows a busker’s guitar to sing to her in some of her emotional closing scenes
Storyline: The character has a terminal brain tumor and was recently given only months to live, with her final scenes expected to air later this year
Emotional: As she approaches the end of her life, Jay takes Lola for a trip to the beach so they can spend some quality time together
Danielle first joined the cast of EastEnders in 2011 and left the show in 2015 before returning four years later.
The soap star took to Instagram on Wednesday to share a heartfelt thank you to everyone who helped tell Lola’s story.
The actress shared a photo of herself lying in hospital with a bandage on her head as she was comforted by Jay.
Alongside the photo, Danielle wrote, “Lola’s story was very hard to tell and one that means so much to me and sadly affects so many people.
Brain tumors kill more children and adults under the age of 40 than any other cancer, yet historically only 1% of research is allocated to this devastating disease.
“I would like to take a moment for everyone who has contacted me and shared their experiences with me. I have read every message and keep all your messages close to my heart as I play this story.
‘I’ve been blessed to meet the most incredible people and work with some amazing charities along the way and I want to thank you all from the bottom of my heart for all your support, advice and love ❤️’.
Joining them in the heartbreaking scene were Ben Mitchell (Max Bowden) and his husband Callum (Tony Clay).
Moving: He sees a street performer performing nearby and borrows his guitar so he can sing to Lola as they sit by the sea together
Drama: Viewers are addicted to Lola’s heartbreaking storyline
Show: Danielle first joined the cast of EastEnders in 2011 and left the show in 2015 before returning four years later
Emotional: Danielle broke her silence about her impending departure from EastEnders after filming some of her final scenes for the soap this week
Several of Danielle’s EastEnders co-stars reacted to the post, with Max Bowden writing, ‘Our girl ❤️❤️❤️❤️ YOU helped save lives. And deliver the best performance. An absolute beacon and a superstar.
Emma Barton, who plays Honey Mitchell, said: ‘Words can’t express how I feel about you baby…you are a masterpiece, talent, true, honest & WOW!’
Clair Norris, who stars as Bernadette Taylor, wrote, “So proud of you! ❤️’
Gurlaine Kaur Gartcha, who plays Ash Kaur, added, “You’re amazing.”