EastEnders star Cheryl Fergison shares health update after suffering strokeCheryl Fergison, who found fame with her role as Heather Trott, has opened up about her health and recovery after suffering a stroke which left her unable to walk or talkView 3 Images Cheryl Fergison has opened up about her health battle (Image: Andy Stenning/Daily Mirror)Former EastEnders star Cheryl Fergison, who played fan favourite Heather Trott, has opened up about her health after suffering a stroke just eight months ago. ‌The 60-year-old actor had a tough recovery as the illness left her unable to walk or talk back in May 2025. Reflecting on the day of her stroke, Cheryl said she had a "terrible headache" and fell on the floor. The star's stroke was diagnosed by her son Alex, who recognised the symptoms due to his work with the elderly. Cheryl underwent surgery for womb cancer in 2015, for which the late Barbara Windsor, who played Peggy Mitchell on EastEnders paid her medical bills and living expenses.