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Hankies at the ready! It's been revealed that Coronation Street legend Vera Duckworth will be killed off when actress Liz Dawn leaves the show early next year.
Originally it was thought that the door would be left open for the character to return for occasional one-off appearances but now, following discussions between Liz and the producers, it's been decided that Vera will die.
Liz Dawn revealed earlier this year that she was leaving the show due to ill health.
Corrie insiders are staying tight-lipped about how exactly Vera will meet her maker, however, it's been revealed that three different endings will be filmed. Viewers will get to see the emotional scenes in January.
Last year saw another longterm Coronation Street character - Mike Baldwin - killed off. Will the show be able to survive as the Street's most famous residents leave one-by-one?
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best comedy on tv, i know it's fantasy but ending david "the zitt" platts career would be gr8
Posted by: lever5 on Tue Oct 30 04:57PM | Report abuseShe's a great actress and will be sadly missed, I hope she deals with her illness in real life Ok.
Posted by: badparkie on Tue Oct 30 05:11PM | Report abusekill of coronation st along with eastenders and emerdale there all crap
Posted by: bap272003 on Tue Oct 30 05:12PM | Report abuseWhat about Emily "Holier Than Thou" Bishop? I was gutted that Richard Hillman didn't hit her harder!!
Posted by: carrielou73 on Tue Oct 30 05:14PM | Report abusehayley sleeps with norris & rita joins in , they are soon joined by emily & fiz & schmeical the cheeky scamp, then vera joins in but has a trumping attack & passes away.
Posted by: lever5 on Tue Oct 30 05:17PM | Report abuseher fart attack is so bad that the cast were sprayed with "mud"
Posted by: lever5 on Tue Oct 30 05:21PM | Report abusewill be sad to see her go but the soap will survive as it always does. We know its not real, but its easy watching TV.
Posted by: linsopkel on Tue Oct 30 05:22PM | Report abusei will be very sad to see vera go,her and jack really make me laugh and everytime they have a venture in something i always want them to do well. i wish they could have some goodluck and give them something to remember, i will have my hanky ready.
Posted by: lyndabailey1 on Tue Oct 30 05:31PM | Report abuseNever mind minging David what aboat old ferrit face Gail!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: cory_davies on Tue Oct 30 06:26PM | Report abusewhat a shame that vera is going to be killed off there are not many soap stars that stay in a soap as long as vera has there to many good characters killed off.
Posted by: tiddleflump on Tue Oct 30 06:27PM | Report abuse