Cheryl Fergison, best known for her role as the lovable Heather Trott in EastEnders , has revealed that her real-life drama often surpassed the storylines of the popular BBC soap.

In her new tell-all autobiography, Behind The Scenes, Cheryl shares some deeply personal experiences.

"I have always worn my heart on my sleeve, so I hope my story is relatable," says Cheryl, who courageously disclosed that she suffered a stroke in May, which has resulted in her needing to use a walking stick.

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"I have had to come to terms with a lot of stuff. I had to process it before I could talk about it. Now the time is right."

One such shocking revelation involves Cheryl's discovery of her first husband, Jay Saddiqi

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