Lola Pearce was given some heartbreaking news tonight amid her brain tumour battle - leaving EastEnders fans in tears.
It has been confirmed that tragic Lola - played by Danielle Harold - will have likely passed away by Christmas when the flashforward scene showed her picture in a frame on the side, but we have now been told exactly when Lola will pass away.
Tonight, the doctors called her into the hospital to give her some tragic news, as she was supported by her husband Jay. It's been a tough battle for the family, and Lola was understandably devastated when she was given the news by the doctor.
Lola arrived at the hospital full of hope, as she explained to the doctor that she and her husband Jay had been working on planning their boxing event to raise money for a charity to support those families going through similar to theirs.
However, the doctor stopped her and told her she had some bad news for them.
"I'm afraid it's not good news. The MRI has detected the tumour rate is advancing again," she said, as a hopeful Lola suggested more chemotherapy. "We can talk about starting you on some chemotherapy, but I have to stress, this is purely palliative."
As Jay asked how long his wife had left, the pair were told: "Lola I'm very sorry but we're talking six months at best."
Fans were heartbroken by the scenes, with one writing: "Lola's news. The end has begun #EastEnders" A second added: "Lola being told she has only 6 months to live," whilst a third shared: "i know it's only a soap but it breaks my heart #EastEnders."
Actress Danielle previously opened up about how much it meant to her to be "trusted" with such a big storyline.
"It means so much to be trusted with a storyline like this – one that’s close to many people’s hearts. Sadly many of our viewers will be able to relate to Lola’s story and it’s been heart-breaking to speak to the families affected by brain tumours and hear their stories. They’ve been so amazing in sharing their experiences with me, and I’m so lucky to have them," she said of taking on the storyline.
Chris Clenshaw, Executive Producer added: "It was vital for us to work alongside Macmillan and Brain Tumour Research to take on, and accurately present, such a profound and emotional storyline for Lola, one that many viewers may relate to.
"Danielle [Harold] has thoughtfully relayed the realities of being diagnosed with a brain tumour with grace and understanding. We hope that this storyline resonates with the audience and that we represent it as sensitively, and accurately as possible."
