Coronation Street's Sue Cleaver 'dropped hints' as more details emerge over ITV soap exit
manchestereveningnews.co.ukCoronation Street star Sue Cleaver may have hinted at her upcoming exit from the ITV soap months ago, as more details about her plans to leave the cobbles emerge.
The actress confirmed over the weekend that she was heading for pastures new after 25 years of playing Eileen Grimshaw. She has played the outspoken and uncomplicated character on-and-off since 2000.
Confirming the news, Sue, 61, said: “I’ve had 25 privileged years of working on Coronation Street. The door is still firmly open, but as I reached my 60th year I decided it was time to embrace change, look for new adventures and live fearlessly.” It is understood that Sue made the decision in the summer, after her appearance in the Sister Act musical tour.
She returned to the stage for the first time in about three decades, playing Mother Superior. She will have an exit storyline which will air in the spring.
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