Coronation Street's Sue Cleaver says she's 'struggling to be brave' after soap exit

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Coronation Street stalwart Sue Cleaver has opened up about finding the courage to say goodbye to the iconic ITV soap. The beloved actress, who has portrayed Eileen Grimshaw since 2000, is gearing up for her departure from the show while declaring she's never felt better.After 25 years of playing strong-willed Eileen, Sue is ready to take a step back, having celebrated the New Year and pondered her future.

Noteworthy storylines have kept her character in the limelight, such as son Todd's teenage paternity with Sarah Louise Platt.While embracing new opportunities, fans will be pleased to know Sue won't disappear completely until late Spring, and even more so as Eileen's exit doesn't spell her death - keeping the door open for a return to Weatherfield's drama, reports the Mirror.In an interview with Yours magazine about her decision to leave, Sue reflects on her contentment, remarking, "These few years have probably been my happiest decade."She further muses on challenging societal norms and the possibility of self-reinvention: "No matter what you do in life, we all get to that point where society tells us we're at the end.

I hear empty nesters say, 'That's it, my work is done now,' but you can recreate yourself, and be brave."Former I'm A Celeb contestant Sue has been captivating audiences across the UK with her performance in the tour of Sister Act and has become a regular on Loose Women.

With an impressive career that includes roles in Victoria Wood's 'Dinnerladies' and Kay Mellor's 'Band of Gold', Sue is best known for her iconic role on Corrie.She encourages others to "exercise their courage" and find "joy" in life.