Coronation Street actress Katie McGlynn, who plays Sinead Tinker on the ITV soap, has spoken out ahead of her character's tragic death.
Corrie confirmed a new storyline would see Sinead discover she had terminal cancer, with doctors giving her just months to live.
The scenes will air on the ITV soap next week, after she finds a lump on her neck - with the character thought to die before Christmas.
She was diagnosed with cervical cancer in 2018 but Sinead will discover that her cancer has returned and spread to her lymph nodes and her liver.
The ITV soap has confirmed that her last scenes will air in Autumn, and now Katie herself has discussed her departure.
Speaking out over her exit, she also explained her reasons for leaving the role and the decision behind the storyline.
Tweeting to her 82.5k followers, she said: "After nearly 7 wonderful years playing Sinead Tinker, my time on the cobbles is coming to an end.
"I feel so privileged & honoured to have been a part of @itvcorrie . I’ve honestly enjoyed every single second working alongside a BRILLIANT cast & crew who go above and beyond to make Corrie the amazing show that it is.
"I’m sad to be leaving Sinead behind, but I felt the time was right for me to spread my wings & pursue other opportunities."
She went on: "As a team we felt Sinead’s ending on the show should highlight the importance of cervical cancer screenings and that women NEED to go for their smear tests.
"Also, to highlight the issues women face when affected by cancer in or around pregnancy. Everyone has been working so hard on this storyline and I just hope I do Sinead, the show and the thousands of women out their who have been in Sinead’s position, justice."
She finished her message by saying: "Sinead Tinker might be leaving Coronation Street , but I’ll carry a piece of her quirkinesses with me forever."
Viewers shared their support for the actress and the heartbreaking storyline in response, ahead of the scenes airing.
Coronation Street airs Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 7:30pm and 8:30pm on ITV.
