BBC Grange Hill icon, 56, flooded with support after unveiling cancer diagnosis as he urges fans 'keep an eye!'
The actor starred as Zammo in Grange Hill
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Former Grange Hill star Lee MacDonald has revealed he has been diagnosed with cancer.
The 56-year-old, who played Zammo in the 1980s drama, explained that he has luckily caught his skin cancer early.
The school drama favourite opened up about his recent health issue after he booked a medical appointment over an "unusual" spot on his face.
Weeks later, he was informed it was cancerous and began treatment.
MacDonald, who has also starred in EastEnders, took to social media to share his diagnosis online with fans.
Revealing the news on Thursday, he penned: "Went to the doctors today to check an unusual spot on my face! Doctor says it’s cancer!
MacDonald has revealed he has been diagnosed with cancer
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"As we [get] older, please keep an eye on anything unusual and hopefully get it looked at early!!!" he pleaded with fans before adding: "Booked in to get it sorted over the next couple of days!" alongside a fingers-crossed emoji as well as three hearts.
The Star reports how fans quickly rushed to the comments section to share their sympathy and well wishes.
One penned: "Glad you got it checked out – here's to a speedy resolution".
Another reportedly commented: "Thank you for highlighting this, Lee. Good luck to you over the next couple of days!"
MacDonald was in the programme for six years
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"Hope all goes well, Lee. It’s good you got it checked early!" someone else remarked.
During his time on Grange Hill, MacDonald featured in some of the drama's hard-hitting storylines.
Viewers of the show, which ran from 1978 to 2008, will recall his character falling into a heroin addiction which concluded with a heartbreaking overdose scene.
The plot saw the stars of the programme backing the anti-drug campaign, Just Say No.
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Earlier this year Grange Hill fans were devastated by the news of Stuart Organ's death.
The 72-year-old was famed for playing the PE and geography teacher Peter Robson, who was later promoted to headteacher in the children’s drama.
He left the series back in 2003 after the production decided to move to Liverpool.