Former EastEnders star Cheryl Fergison has revealed she struggled with her finances and was forced to use a food bank after leaving the soap. The actress, 60, said it drove her to tears, adding: "It was one of the hardest things I’ve had to do.

EASTENDERS star Cheryl Fergison broke down in tears in a food bank after struggling to find money to eat. The actress hit rock bottom in February this year when spiralling debts left her

A penniless BBC EastEnders star Cheryl Fergison broke down in tears in food bank after hitting rock bottom, it has emerged. BBC soap star Cheryl, known for playing Heather in the iconic soap EastEnders, has spoken out over her Cost of Living woes.

The soap star explained that it was a far cry from her time in the hit show when she didn't even used to look at the price of things.

Overwhelmed by the situation, she shared how a Citizens Advice worker took her there when it became clear she couldn't afford food.