Patsy Kensit has joined EastEnders as Lola Pearce’s (Danielle Harold) mum.
The 54-year-old actress will be her debut as Emma Harding in the BBC One soap in the new year following the news of Lola’s deteriorating health.
Emma left Lola and her father behind when her daughter was only three years old.
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It was revealed earlier this year that Lola has terminal cancer.
Despite an emergency operation, the young mum was told by doctors that there is nothing more to help her.
Speaking of joining the show, Patsy said: “I’m so excited to be visiting Walford for this storyline.
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“It has always been a dream of mine to appear in EastEnders.
“The cast, producers, writers and crew have been wonderful, and I’ve had a ball. Thank you so much for having me.”
Similarly, EastEnders executive producer Chris Clenshaw explained: “We’re delighted to welcome the wonderfully talented Patsy to the EastEnders family.
“She’s the perfect fit to take on the role of such a long-awaited character that we know very little about.
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“Softly spoken and measured, on one hand Emma is the very opposite of her long lost daughter, Lola.”
He added: “But on the other, there’s a striking resemblance; successful, the capacity to hold her own – if she says she’ll do something, she’ll do it – and she’s a fighter, just like Lola.
“Having spent a lifetime apart, Emma becomes desperate to make up for lost time, but her secret sadness and guilt are never far from the surface.
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“The burden of losing her daughter has never left her, but can she find the courage to tell her shocking truth and reconnect with Lola, or will it come too little, too late?
“Patsy’s portrayal is bound to set off fireworks in Walford and cause havoc for the Mitchell household.”
The first look picture show’s Patsy standing in front of the iconic Queen Victoria pub while dressed in a blue shirt and accompanying beige trench coat.
Her signature blonde locks are tucked neatly behind her ears as she flaunts her emotionless expression.
Soap fans will remember Patsy Kensit as Sadie King in rival ITV soap Emmerdale.
EastEnders airs Monday to Thursday on BBC One at 7.30pm
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