Cheryl Fergison, who played Heather Trott on the long-running BBC soap, sadly suffered a stroke in May, but has shared an encouraging update about her road to recovery View 3 Images Cheryl Fergison has issued an encouraging health update after being left "absolutely devastated" (Image: Getty Images)

Cheryl Fergison has issued an encouraging health update after being left "absolutely devastated" following a stroke earlier this year. Her insights came in the first episode of a new podcast, titled Celebrity Skin Talk, in which the EastEnders star discussed the arduous nature of her recovery after being left unable to talk or walk without a stick . ‌

Cheryl, who played Heather Trott on the long-running BBC soap, suffered a stroke in May and was rushed to hospital in Blackpo

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