Katie McGlynn will leave ‘Coronation Street’ when Sinead Tinker dies of cancer.
The 26-year-old actress’ alter ego will discover a lump on her neck on her wedding day next week and she and new husband Daniel Osbourne (Rob Mallard) then get the devastating news the disease has returned and has aggressively spread to her lymph nodes and liver and cannot be treated.
The coming months will see the newlyweds left "broken" as they try to come to terms with the tragic news.
Katie said: "Daniel and Sinead are just broken. We just tried to play it with as much realism as we could. They’re both in disbelief.
"Sinead doesn’t understand. She just wants to be a mum to Bertie. She wants to know how long she’s got left. They’re both completely devastated and in shock, and all the emotion just comes pouring out."
The soap have teamed up with Mummy’s Star – of which Katie is a patron – and Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust to work on the storyline.
While the actress is "sad" to be leaving the show, she hopes her final plot will raise awareness of the importance of cervical cancer screenings and other women’s health issues.
She tweeted: "After nearly 7 wonderful years playing Sinead Tinker, my time on the cobbles is coming to an end. I feel so privileged & honoured to have been a part of
@itvcorrie.
"I’ve honestly enjoyed every single second working alongside a BRILLIANT cast & crew who go above and beyond to make Corrie the amazing show that it is.
"I’m sad to be leaving Sinead behind, but I felt the time was right for me to spread my wings & pursue other opportunities.
"As a team we felt Sinead’s ending on the show should highlight the importance of cervical cancer screenings and that women NEED to go for their smear tests. Also, to highlight the issues women face when affected by cancer in or around pregnancy
"Everyone has been working so hard on this storyline and I just hope I do Sinead, the show and the thousands of women out their who have been in Sinead’s position, justice…(sic)"
And Katie vowed to always keep a piece of the character with her.
She added: "Sinead Tinker might be leaving Coronation Street, but I’ll carry a piece of her quirkinesses with me forever [heart emoji] #Corrie #SineadTinker #CancerandPregnancy #CervicalCancer
Katie McGlynn to leave Coronation Street
