Cheryl Fergison: ‘I Was Forced to Use a Foodbank After My Cancer Diagnosis’ | This Morning

She was one of Eastenders’ most loveable cast members, but away from Albert Square, Cheryl Fergison’s life off-screen has been worthy of its own soap storyline. After playing the karaoke-loving Heather Trott from 2007 to 2012, Cheryl was sadly diagnosed with womb cancer in 2015 which left her unable to work. Without an income, she spent nearly a decade spiralling into debt, and in February this year Cheryl was forced to turn to her local food bank after reaching ‘rock bottom’. Today, Cheryl joins us to share story in the hopes of breaking the stigma for the other 3million food bank users in the UK, and to reiterate that there is no shame in reaching out for help when you're in need, whatever your background or circumstances.  Broadcast on 19/11/2024 Subscribe to This Morning for more exclusive videos: http://bit.ly/1JM41yF FOLLOW US:   / thismorning     / thismorning     / thismorning   MORE ABOUT THIS MORNING: Welcome to the official This Morning Channel! Join us every weekday from 10am on ITV1, ITVX and STV as we discuss the latest news stories, meet the people behind the stories that matter, chat to the biggest names in Hollywood, get the latest fashion & beauty trends, and cook up a storm in our kitchen with your favourite chefs! #ThisMorning