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Vera star Brenda Blethyn has shocked fans with an unusually morose social media update. The beloved actress has starred in the ITV detective series as DCI Stanhope since 2011. Earlier this year, Brenda saddened fans when she announced she was exiting the drama after 13 years.

Today the TV star, 78, revealed she had filmed her final scenes with the popular show. Brenda admitted she'd been left feeling 'tired and emotional' after a long day. Taking to X, formerly known as Twitter , Brenda wrote: "Travelling home after finishing filming of Series 14 of VERA.



Tired and emotional." A social media user replied: "Looking forward to hearing about your next venture once the lids on the tin of film for the final episode of Vera. Don't forget about Northumberland once you leave us .

. you know you're an adopted northern lass now so come back any time." To which she replied: "I fully intend to.

I love the place." Another fan penned: "Thank you Brenda, we love Vera so much." A third viewer mused: "Thank you for all your hard work Brenda and all the cast and crew for bringing us our beloved Vera.

" While another agreed: "Looking forward to Series 14 but I am really going to miss Vera." A fifth penned: "Think I will have to watch the re-runs forever. I'm too attached to let you go.

I hope you feel proud that so many of us feel a connection to you." Another shared: "Oh wow, the end of an era. Looking forward to the final series but tinged with sadness.

Thank you for the care with which you tra.

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