EastEnders star had a 'terrible headache' before life-changing illnessEastEnders star Cheryl Fergison has said she is 'getting there'View 2 Images (Image: BBC)Former EastEnders actress Cheryl Fergison has provided a health update following her life-altering stroke. ‌The 60-year-old, best known for playing Heather Trott on the BBC soap, suffered a stroke last May after suffering a 'terrible headache' and collapsing on the floor. I go, 'Yes, I'm a lot better than I was in May when it happened last year'," she said. "I'm getting there slowly, I'm recovering slowly. ‌View 2 Images (Image: BBC)Cheryl recounted going to bed with a "terrible headache" at the back of her head.