Depression made Flanagan quit Corrie

Helen Flanagan has confirmed she quit 'Coronation Street' because she was suffering from depression.

Depression made Flanagan quit Corrie

Helen Flanagan has confirmed she quit 'Coronation Street' because she was suffering from depression.

The 22-year-old actress - who quit the ITV1 soap in February 2012 after portraying Rosie Webster since 2000 - suffered panic attacks during the latter stages of her stint on the programme, and Helen didn't feel she could "be herself" any more.

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