Coronation Street fans have been left in shock after it was revealed that Julie Carp (Katy Cavanagh) will die from cancer in episodes scheduled to air next week.
Cavanagh, 51, first played the half-sister of Eileen Grimshaw (Sue Cleaver) from 2008 to 2015. Her character moved away from Weatherfield after her relationship with Dev Alahan (Jimmi Harkishin) broke down.