Jamie Borthwick explains why he ran the marathon as Jay Brown

EastEnders actor Jamie Borthwick is taking part in the London Marathon as Jay Brown. He's taking part to pay tribute to his late on-screen wife Lola Pearce. Actor says he will run as Jay for his tribute to Lola, who died in 2011.

Jamie Borthwick and Emma Barton play Honey Mitchell and Jay Brown on EastEnders. The two soap stars are running the marathon in memory of Lola Mitchell. The BBC soap is running a marathon in honour of the late Lola's memory. The marathon is being run in memory of Lola, who was killed by her mother.

Jamie Borthwick is set to run the London Marathon this weekend after his father and uncle were diagnosed with the disease. The actor has played Jay Brown on the soap since 2006. He has played the role of Jay Brown in EastEnders since 2006 and is due to run this weekend.

Jamie Borthwick, who has played Jay on the show since 2006, was shocked when both his dad and uncle were both diagnosed with prostate cancer. EastEnders star has struggled with health anxiety as he says 'what’s wrong with me' each day.