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Liverpool Echo
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Sophie McCoid

Coronation Street fans left sobbing as Oliver gets devastating diagnosis

Coronation Street fans were left in tears tonight as Oliver received a shocking diagnosis.

Tonight saw Leanne and Steve be told by the doctor that Oliver was suffering from mitochondrial disease and that his life would be limited.

The diagnosis was particularly devastating for the parents as they assumed he was getting better.

Leanne immediately demanded a second opinion, but she was told by the second doctor that Oliver would face many hospital trips in his future and that his seizures could become prolonged.

Leanne refused to accept what she was hearing and screamed at Steve to show the doctors a recent video of Oliver at the petting zoo looking engaged.

And viewers at home were left emotional following the distressing scenes.

Mitchell Webb said: "This is heartbreaking to watch!"

Lousie Macallister said: "That broke my heart.. poor Leanne & Steve."

Alicia said: "Very emotional scenes tonight @ RealJaneDanson is fantastic."

Natasha Louise said: " Wow. @ RealJaneDanson is outstanding. Distressing scenes, I’m in bits."

*Coronation Street continues at 7:30pm on ITV on Wednesday

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