EastEnders aficionados are in shock as fan-favourite Natalie Cassidy, who has portrayed Sonia Fowler for an astonishing 32 years, announces her farewell from Albert Square.The cast of EastEnders has rallied around the star, taking to social media to convey their heartfelt tributes after the news exploded on the soap's official Instagram.
Kellie Bright, better known as Linda Carter on the show, shared, "EE won't be the same without you my friend," while Tony Clay, the face behind Callum Highway, hailed her as an "icon".
Clair Norris, or Bernie Taylor as viewers know her, called Cassidy "My mentor! ! What a lady." Milly Zero, who plays Dotty Cotton, chimed in with, "Congratulations on creating an icon and your gonna smash it out there".
Patsy Palmer, California-loving actress and Natalie's on-screen sister Bianca Jackson, spread the word on her Instagram Stories simply stating: "Love you sister." Fresh-faced mum Lacey Turner, EastEnders' own Stacey Slater, praised her on Stories saying, "Legend on and off the tele.
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