Overview

• The fabricated Facebook post claimed Cassidy broke down in tears while revealing a secret breast cancer battle and featured images from the EastEnders set.
• Cassidy branded the report “disgusting and disgraceful” in an Instagram statement, demanding its removal.
• Cassidy departed EastEnders in April and has since hosted a Channel 4 consumer show and filmed a BBC documentary on training to become a carer.
• Emmerdale’s Lisa Riley recently warned fans about AI-driven scams after impersonators created fake accounts in her name.
• The incident highlights the growing struggle celebrities face in combating misinformation and safeguarding their online identities.