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Former EastEnders star Wendy Richard is dying of cancer, she has revealed.

The 65-year-old, who played Pauline Fowler in the BBC One soap, said she would marry her long-term partner before starting chemotherapy.

Richard has fought off breast cancer twice but in January was diagnosed with an aggressive form of the disease which has spread to a kidney and her bones.

She told the Sunday Express that she has since planned her funeral and written her will.
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4 responses // Ex-EastEnder 'dying of cancer'

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    Depressing how this star is already planning her own death. I hope that her partner and family make her happy before her death.

    Arithaniel
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    This is a sad one... Ms. Richard has graced many of our homes "East Enders". Knowing that we are about to lose a dear friend makes it more difficult. Godspeed, Ms. Richard.

    Brotha_B
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    I don't think its depressing that she's making plans. I think it's very sad that she's been so unwell and is likely to die quite soon and quite young - I'd feel that about anyone in her situation - but to have the opportunity to prepare, make plans, help her loved ones prepare, and try to enjoy the time she has left is actually a very empowering thing to be able to do in an awful situation.

    LindseyIndigo
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    Seems like a good way to face mortality and take control of what you can in the time that's left.

    nimh_testsubject

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