Natalie Cassidy Denies Disgraceful Breast Cancer Hoax

Natalie Cassidy, the longtime EastEnders star who recently left her role as Sonia Fowler, has publicly denounced a false and distressing rumor claiming she has been diagnosed with breast cancer. The fabricated story, which circulated on social media and included emotional headlines and images of Cassidy, prompted her to call the hoax 'disgusting and disgraceful' and urge those responsible to take it down, emphasizing the insensitivity of exploiting such a serious illness. Cassidy reassured her fans that she is well and highlighted the impact of misinformation, especially as similar false claims have targeted other soap stars like Lisa Riley. Since her exit from EastEnders, Cassidy has been involved with new projects including hosting a Channel 4 consumer series and a BBC documentary about training to be a carer. Her dramatic departure storyline involved her character being wrongfully imprisoned for murder before fleeing with her family for a fresh start. Cassidy's response underscores the broader issue of online impersonation and fake news affecting public figures.