Revealed: Ex-Eastenders Star Cheryl Fergison Opens Up About Living Apart from Husband for 9 Years
Cheryl Fergison’s Long Distance Love Story
EX-EASTENDERS actress Cheryl Fergison has revealed she lived apart from her Moroccan husband for nine years.
Struggles with Visas and Immigration
But Cheryl, 58, admitted years ofstruggling with the UK immigration system and applying for visas resulted in Yassine, who is 21 years her junior, being left behind in Morocco.
Building a Strong Relationship
Cheryl, who played beloved Heather Trott, said they are going strong after 12 years together.
Financial Strain and Privacy Concerns
She revealed: “We try to keep our business private but yes financially it can be a strain to get these visas.”
Overcoming Adversity
The star – who defended Yassine over the goldigger trope last year – told OK! magazine: “We have had things thrown at us that should never have been thrown at us; things that would have broken others.”
Love at First Sight
Cheryl flew out to Agadir to meet Yassine and said it was love at first sight when they saw each other at the airport.
Cheryl’s Cancer Ordeal
She revealed her devastating cancer ordeal this week, saying she discovered she had stage 2 cancer.
A New Chapter
After sharing her personal struggles, Cheryl continues to inspire with her resilience and positive outlook on life.