{"id":23468,"date":"2022-10-10T12:00:22","date_gmt":"2022-10-10T10:00:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/?p=1719367"},"modified":"2022-10-10T12:18:28","modified_gmt":"2022-10-10T10:18:28","slug":"when-will-lola-die-in-eastenders-danielle-harolds-exit-explained","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/rss_feed\/when-will-lola-die-in-eastenders-danielle-harolds-exit-explained\/","title":{"rendered":"When will Lola die in EastEnders? Danielle Harold\u2019s exit explained"},"content":{"rendered":"

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By Laura Denby\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Monday, 10 October 2022 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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**This article contains discussion of brain tumours which some readers may find upsetting**<\/em><\/p>\n

EastEnders\u2019 Lola Pearce (Danielle Harold) is set to pass away in a heartbreaking storyline, with the BBC soap recently confirming rumours that the character will be diagnosed with a terminal brain tumour<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Lola first appeared in EastEnders<\/a> back in 2011, when Billy Mitchell (Perry Fenwick) discovered he had fathered a son, Dan, as a young man. Dan had a daughter, Lola, before he died, making Billy an instant grandfather.<\/p>\n

Billy became Lola\u2019s \u2018Pops\u2019, and the teen quickly won over viewers. The character left the show in 2015, but made her return alongside Ben Mitchell (Max Bowden) and their young daughter Lexi (Isabella Brown) in 2019. Fans were stunned to hear that Lola will lose her life in the coming months.<\/p>\n

But when can we expect the harrowing scenes to play out on screen, and why is star Harold leaving EastEnders? Read on for everything we know so far on Lola\u2019s fate.<\/p>\n

When will Lola die?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Lola suffers a dizzy spell in EastEnders. Left: Jamie Borthwick as Jay Brown.<\/span><\/figcaption> BBC<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

EastEnders has revealed that Lola will face her fatal diagnosis this autumn<\/a>, but the first signs of her illness will be seen from Monday 17th October as she endures a dizzy spell shortly after she and Jay Brown (Jamie Borthwick) tell Martin Fowler (James Bye) that they are secretly back together<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Speaking about the storyline for the first time, Harold said: \u201cIt means so much to be trusted with a storyline like this \u2013 one that\u2019s close to many people\u2019s hearts. Sadly many of our viewers will be able to relate to Lola\u2019s story and it\u2019s been heartbreaking to speak to the families affected by brain tumours and hear their stories.<\/p>\n

\u201cThey\u2019ve been so amazing in sharing their experiences with me, and I\u2019m so lucky to have them. I wouldn\u2019t be able to do this storyline without their support.\u201d<\/p>\n

It hasn\u2019t yet been confirmed when Lola\u2019s final episodes will air, but with the devastating news not far off, perhaps her death could play out by the end of the year. We\u2019ll bring you further updates when we can, so be sure to check this page in the coming weeks if you\u2019re in need of prior warning ahead of Lola\u2019s exit.<\/p>

Why is Danielle Harold leaving EastEnders?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Danielle Harold as Lola Pearce in EastEnders.<\/span><\/figcaption> BBC<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Earlier this year, it was rumoured that Lola\u2019s fate is part of a \u2018cast cull\u2019<\/a> following the arrival of new EastEnders producer Chris Clenshaw. This has not been confirmed, so we are yet to hear whether star Harold chose to quit her role, or whether she has been written out via a team decision.<\/p>\n

However, she did discuss her love of the show, as well as her future plans, while chatting to the Daily<\/a>\u00a0Star<\/a>\u00a0at this year\u2019s British Soap Awards.<\/p>\n

\u201cEastEnders has been such a big part of my life, but I can\u2019t wait to start something new. I want to work on other things and play other characters. I can\u2019t wait to get out there and see what\u2019s possible. I\u2019d love to do a drama \u2014 something with a beginning, middle and an end to the story.<\/p>\n

\u201cI want to do something completely different to soaps. I\u2019d love to get back to doing some films as well.\u201d<\/p>\n

Harold added: \u201cYou can\u2019t train anywhere better than a soap. It\u2019s so fast-paced and the hard work you put in is insane. The actors on soaps are amazing. I couldn\u2019t have learned in a better place.\u201d<\/p>\n

Keep watching EastEnders as Lola\u2019s journey begins to unfold on screen.<\/p>\n

For information, help and support on matters associated with this storyline, head to\u00a0Macmillan Cancer Support<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0Brain Tumour Research<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

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