EastEnders' Lola actress Danielle Harold 'checked by doctors' after brain tumour storyline
ok.co.ukEastEnders star Danielle Harold has told how she now gets her headaches checked by medics after portraying character Lola Pearce’s devastating cancer battle.
The 31 year old actress said the storyline made her aware that sharp pains in the head can be the first signs of a brain tumour - so now she is “very cautious” and gets checked over.
Danielle’s character Lola died from cancer last month - prompting an outpouring of grief from devastated fans.The actress has received many plaudits for the way she played the role - and even won the coveted Best Soap Actor gong at the Television and Radio Industry Club awards this week.
After winning the award, she told The Mirror : “The show reminded me to get checked. It’s raising awareness. If you’ve got headaches or sharp pains, they’re the first signs of a brain tumour so go and get it checked. “It’s worth it.
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