Overview
- Appearing on BBC Breakfast on 29 January, the former EastEnders actor said she is recovering slowly and feels a lot better than immediately after her May 2025 stroke.
- She recalled being left unable to walk and struggling to form words, noting her right side remains heavy as she continues rehabilitation.
- Her son Alex recognised the signs after she fell during the night, leading to an ambulance taking her to hospital in Blackpool.
- Fergison said years of industry pressure and previously high blood pressure likely contributed to the stroke, urging others to manage stress for long-term health.
- She credited her stroke team and the Stroke Association for her progress and announced a UK tour of Living the Life of Riley starting next month.