Helen Worth to Depart 'Coronation Street' After 50 Years
The iconic actress who played Gail Platt will film her final scenes this year, concluding a half-century legacy on the beloved soap.
- Helen Worth, 73, announces her departure from 'Coronation Street' after joining in 1974.
- Worth's character, Gail Platt, has been central to many of the show's most memorable storylines.
- Her exit will be part of a major storyline for the Platt family, with emotional scenes airing later this year.
- Worth has appeared in over 4,450 episodes, earning numerous accolades including an MBE for her services to drama.
- Executive Producer Iain Macleod praised Worth's professionalism and her significant contribution to the show's success.
The Telegraph 
Los Angeles Times 
BBC 
The Guardian 
Evening Standard 
Radio Times 