It'll be the end of an era later this year in Coronation Street as Gail Platt will leave Weatherfield in what is being described as an 'emotional' exit for the much-loved character. Actress Helen Worth has recently announced the difficult decision to step down from her role in the ITV soap as she celebrates a major milestone. She will celebrate her golden anniversary on the show next month (July) but by the end of 2024, viewers will see Helen and Gail bid farewell to Weatherfield in a major storyline for the Platt family.
It has been confirmed that the 73-year-old will start filming her exit story next month and the emotional scenes will be on screen at the end of the year. READ MORE: 'Missing' Coronation Street star seen with own 'killer' as they work out 'return' READ MORE: Read more of our Coronation Street stories here Speaking of her upcoming exit, Helen has said: "This year felt like the perfect time to leave the show after celebrating 50 years in the most wonderful job on the most wonderful street in the world. I made the decision at the start of the year and spoke to the producers who were very kind and understanding.
"I have been truly blessed to have been given the most incredible scripts week in week out, and to have worked with fantastic actors, directors and a brilliant crew. The past 50 years have flown by and I don't think the fact that I am leaving has quite sunk in yet." The acting legend joined the ITV soap at 23 years old in 1979, which was 14 years after v.
