EastEnders Billy Mitchell to 'become Lexi's guardian' following tragic Lola Pearce story

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EastEnders fans were devastated to learn that Lola Pearce will be diagnosed with a brain tumour in an upcoming storyline.After sharing a kiss with former flame Jay Browning, viewers are heartbroken that they may not have much time to spend together, following Lola's diagnosis.They have also taken to social media to speculate what will happen to Lola and Ben Mitchell's daughter Lexi in future months.READ NEXT: EastEnders cast changes – stars joining, leaving and returning to BBC's Albert SquareWhile Lexi is Ben's daughter, some fans think that Lola's grandfather Billy Mitchell may become her guardian instead.As fans prepare for Lola's emotional exit from the soap, Daily Star takes a closer look at fan theories about the beloved character.EastEnders bosses have confirmed that Lola will be diagnosed with a brain tumour in an upcoming storyline.The story will see Lola and her loved ones deal with her diagnosis, as she faces her new reality of being a young person living with a brain tumour, with the emotional scenes due to air this Autumn.Following Lola star Danielle Harold's announcement that she is leaving the soap, fans have now taken to social media to share their sadness that Lola may die following her diagnosis, and that is how the character will exit the soap.One fan said: "Omg, waking up and seeing Lola's brain tumour storyline confirmation.

So sad and tragic! Really devastating. She's a great character. It's a shame she has to leave like that," followed by a crying emoji."Lola's storyline is going to be so heartbreaking," added a second.A third commented: "First Heather, then Ronnie and Roxy and now Lola.