One of TV’s longest serving stars will be leaving our screens this year due to ill health.
Liz Dawn, who plays Coronation Street’s Vera Duckworth, has contracted Lung Disease Emphysema and has told Corrie producers that she is too ill to continue.
She said: “It’s been an amazing 34 years. I’d like to thank everyone for what has been the best time of my life.”
Coronation Street executive producer Kieran Roberts said: “After 34 years as Vera, Liz has taken a decision to relax and enjoy her retirement.
“We’re currently devising storylines for her character’s departure for Weatherfield but we would prefer not to reveal details at this moment.
“We’re indebted to her for all she has achieved during her years as Vera Duckworth. She is a star and is loved by ITV.
“We will always miss this wonderful lady and first-rate actress and we are delighted that she’s agreed to return to the soap in the future.”
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