RAN AWAY WITH IT
EASTENDERS star Lacey Turner broke down in tears after running the London Marathon at the weekend, as she hugged her husband and daughter.
The 35-year-old was running with co-stars Natalie Cassidy and Adam Woodyatt for Babs' Army, a team dedicated to raising funds and awareness for Alzheimer’s Research UK, in memory of their late co-star, Dame Barbara Windsor.
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Lacey could be seen in her running gear as she approached the crowds and headed towards her family members.
She planted a kiss on husband Matt Kay, who had their daughter Dusty on his shoulders.
Lacey’s eyes were filled with tears as she impressively finished the marathon.
The actress also took to social media to share a string of highlights from the Sunday event.
She wrote: “I cannot believe I’m writing this !! We did it !! I did it !! 26.2 miles of love from London thousands of pounds donated by you lovely lot.
“1 team of unbelievable people. thank you for letting me be a part of it ! Inspiring me , encouraging me to do things I never thought I could do!!
“What an experience and thank you for my medal ! I would not have made it round with Candice Brown one of life’s humans that is made of pure gold !!”
Fans flooded the comments to congratulate Lacey on her incredible achievement.
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The star also posed with her co-stars for a series of snaps in their marathon gear, after finishing.
And in a very cute photo, Lacey’s daughter could be seen standing at her home holding a sign which read: “Go on mummy.”
Dame Barbara was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease in 2014 and made the news public in 2018.
Jake Wood was forced to pull out at the last minute after being diagnosed with a bad chest infection.
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