Coronation Street's Helen Worth announces decision to leave soap after 50 years

The actress will leave the soap opera after starring as Gail Platt for 50 years
Coronation Street's Helen Worth announces decision to leave soap after 50 years

Helen Worth has announced she is leaving Coronation Street after 50 years (Matt Crossick/PA)

Wed, 05 Jun, 2024 - 15:10
Naomi Clarke, PA Senior Entertainment Reporter

Coronation Street stalwart Helen Worth is set to leave the ITV soap opera after starring as Gail Platt for 50 years, the broadcaster has announced.

The actress, 73, will bid farewell to the cobbles at the end of the year after she celebrates her golden anniversary next month.

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