Coronation Street legend Gail Platt to leave the soap
Actress Helen Worth has played the role for 50 years
Last updated 5th Jun 2024
Coronation Street legend Helen Worth is to leave the ITV soap opera after starring as Gail Platt for 50 years.
After she celebrates her golden anniversary on the show, she will step down at the end of the year following a "major storyline for the Platt family".
Worth, who is from Ossett in West Yorkshire, said: "This year felt like the perfect time to leave the show after celebrating 50 years in the most wonderful job on the most wonderful street in the world.
"I made the decision at the start of the year and spoke to the producers who were very kind and understanding.
"I have been truly blessed to have been given the most incredible scripts week in week out, and to have worked with fantastic actors, directors and a brilliant crew.
"The past 50 years have flown by and I don't think the fact that I am leaving has quite sunk in yet."