‘Crying my eyes out’: EastEnders’ fans left devastated as Lola Pearce’s health deteriorates
EastEnders fans were devastated after Tuesday night’s episode as they watched Lola Pearce’s health deteriorate.
Lola, played by Danielle Harold, will tragically lose her battle with brain cancer after only six months to live in March. Her final scenes will air later this year.
During the episode, Kim Fox (Tameka Empson) hosted a going-away party for Lola at the saloon, but the excitement became too much for Lola and she snuck out.
Billy Mitchell (Perry Fenwick) went looking for his granddaughter, whom he found confused on the floor outside the gym.
Lola burst into tears as she begged her grandfather to help her keep Lexi from watching her deteriorate.
Heartbreaking: EastEnders fans were devastated after Tuesday night’s episode as they watched Lola Pearce’s health deteriorate
When the family got home, Lola panicked when she couldn’t move her arm, while Lexi watched her mother collapse.
BBC viewers were heartbroken by the final scenes, with one penning on Twitter: ‘Don’t mind me gazing at Lola’
Another wrote: ‘Lola is losing her memory and her health is failing, it breaks my heart so much’
One said: ‘I feel like EastEnders is doing the Lola storyline so well. However, it’s incredibly hard to watch sometimes’
Another added: “I actually find it so hard to look at Lola. It’s too sad’
One fan worried, “Oh dear, is Billy going to help Lola end her life?”
Terminally ill Lola (Danielle Harold) was given six months to live in March amid her brain tumor battle and now her demise is slated for future scenes.
A funeral procession, with the hearse and flowers spelling Lola’s name, was seen arriving on the set of the BBC One soap last week.
On the side was a white box with a number of special messages from Walford icons, including Kat Slater.
A message written by Bobby Beale read, “Life can be so cruel, so heartbroken.”
It comes after Danielle broke her silence last month about her imminent departure from EastEnders after filming some of her final scenes for the soap.
The actress took to Instagram to share a heartfelt thank you to everyone who helped tell Lola’s story.
Devastating: Lola, played by Danielle Harold, will tragically lose her battle with brain cancer after being given just six months to live in March. Her final scenes will air later this year
BBC viewers were heartbroken by the final scenes, with one penning on Twitter: ‘Don’t mind me gazing at Lola’
Danielle shared a photo of herself lying in hospital with a bandage on her head as she was comforted by her husband Jay Mitchell (Jamie Borthwick).
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).
Several of Danielle’s EastEnders co-stars commented on 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.”
Throughout the show, Ben Mitchell’s mental health will continue to plunge to new depths as Lola drops the bombshell after learning she has months to live.
Heartbreaking: Lola will die tragically in the upcoming episodes after battling a brain tumor, and her final scenes have already been filmed
In recent episodes, Ben struggles with his ex’s prognosis, and in the next few scenes he decides to ignore his feelings by competing in a boxing match.
After some unexpected news from the police, things get even worse for Ben as he keeps bottling up his feelings.
And after sharing her prognosis with her father Billy, Lola realizes she needs to put her house in order and tells Jay she wants him to adopt her daughter Lexi.
EastEnders airs Monday to Thursday at 7.30pm on BBC One and iPlayer.