DANIELLE Harold bows out to Albert Square tonight as Lola Pearce takes her last breath on our screens.
Residents rush to her bedside to say their goodbyes to the beloved EastEnders hairdresser.
Lola Pearce succumbs to her brain tumour tonight
Her loved ones have been saying their goodbyes
How will her family cope?
The hairstylist played by Danielle Harold was diagnosed with a terminal brain tumour in recent months.
More recently on BBC One, she was then told that she only had weeks to live.
Throughout her health ordeal, Lola Pearce has been trying to make the most out of the little time she had left and made happy memories with her family and friends.
She also remained determined to work at Fox & Hair, despite her condition, until her health deteriorated to the point she could no longer work the way she used to.
Lola also enjoyed a last-minute trip to the seaside with her husband Jay Brown (played by Jamie Borthwick).
The pair tied the knot earlier this year in tear-jerking scenes during which Lola couldn’t help but worry about their future as she knew her health would only go downhill.
Jay has been taking care of Lola during her last few months of life in Walford and was given the chance to take time off work by Billy Mitchell (Perry Fenwick) and Ben Mitchell (Max Bowden).
The pressure reached an all-time high for Jay when Lola became unresponsive as her last moments are fast approaching.
During tonight’s trip to Albert Square, Jay battles with saying goodbye to Lola while Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden) also struggles with the situation.
Meanwhile, Kathy Beale (Gillian Taylforth) and Callum Highway (Tony Clay) go into Lola’s bedroom and say goodbye, promising to look after her daughter Lexi for her.
Jay agreed to adopt Lexi once Lola passes and the girl’s father Ben is on board with this plan.
Sadly, the mechanic is struggling to accept Lola is nearing the end of her life and left the Square for America in a last-ditch attempt to keep Lola alive.
Will he regret the journey?
EastEnders airs from Monday to Thursday at 7.30pm on BBC One.
Lola has tried to make as many memories as she could
How will her final scenes play out?
