Cheryl Fergison Shares Struggles After EastEnders

Cheryl Fergison, a former EastEnders actress, has opened up about her severe financial struggles, revealing she resorted to using a food bank after being diagnosed with womb cancer in 2015, which halted her acting career. The 60-year-old, who played Heather Trott from 2007 to 2012, described her experience at the food bank as emotionally overwhelming and shameful, stating, 'How could I have been earning that much and now I am here?' Following her diagnosis and subsequent early menopause, Fergison faced mental health challenges, including self-harming behaviors, reflecting on the drastic change in her circumstances. Despite her challenges, she has diversified her work by singing in restaurants and promoting events to help make ends meet. Fergison hopes her story will destigmatize food bank usage, emphasizing that they are vital services for those in need. "I hope other people can relate to it," she said, urging others to seek help without embarrassment.