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EastEnders' Sam Mitchell Faces Cancer, Plans Spain Return
11 Feb
Summary
- Sam Mitchell diagnosed with breast cancer after finding a lump.
- She underwent a lumpectomy and is expected to recover.
- Sam prepares to return to Spain after supporting Lily Slater.
Sam Mitchell's impending exit from EastEnders has been detailed as she prepares to return to Spain following her breast cancer diagnosis. The character, who reprised her role in December, recently underwent a lumpectomy after discovering a lump and receiving a diagnosis. This health battle evokes memories of her mother, Peggy Mitchell's, own fight with the disease.
As Sam recovers and plans her departure, she shares a heartfelt moment with Lily Slater, realizing the importance of family. First-look images show Sam with her son Ricky and his daughter, as well as a farewell with Zack Hudson, signaling her imminent leave from Albert Square.
Fans have expressed dissatisfaction with the timing of Sam's exit, particularly given the potential of her cancer storyline and her past support for Zack. Some viewers feel her return was brief and her storyline underdeveloped, lamenting her departure.
