British soap star Helen Worth has been given an emotional send-off by cast and crew Coronation StreetIt's a show she left on Christmas Day after 50 years.
The actress took to X to send a video thanking fans for their support over the decades, and ITV also shared a video in which Worth is seen overwhelmed as the cast and crew gather to bid her farewell.
Worth played Jill Platt for 50 years – during her time on the show, she was married five times and featured in a catalog of backstories including widowhood, the death of her husband, and her discovery that one husband, Richard Helman, was a soap opera. killer.
Hellman actress Brian Capron returned in ghostly form to appear in the final episode of Worth, which eventually saw her happily married for the sixth time to husband Jesse Chadwick, played by John Thompson.
In her farewell video to fans, Worth said:
“Hello everyone. It's great to have this opportunity to say ta ta.
“It's been an amazing 50 years and I just wanted to thank you all, some of you have been watching for 50 years – anyone?
“And those of you who have been watching for a few years, thank you.
“Thank you for coming on the trip with me. I had a great time.
I loved it, all the stories, and of course it was great working with the amazing Platts and that's what it's all about for me. There will be more Platt stories and I hope you'll watch them.
“Lots of love and thanks from me.”
