Deirdre Barlow's exit storyline revealed

I wasn't sure whether to blog this or not, but I have decided to do so. The reason I hestitated was because I know it's a major spoiler and some people won't want to know. If not, look away now and read on no further.

However, the reason I have decided to post these details is that as a Coronation Street fan for over 40 years, I feel like I've grown up with Deirdre Barlow. She's a character who meant something to me. And her death on-screen will never be easy to watch, no matter how well the storyline, the acting, the dialogue by scriptwriter Damon Rochefort, it's going to hit me hard.  In that respect, being forewarned is forearmed, so I can steel myself ready for the day when Deirdre dies.

The Sun have the details today. Deirdre is going to die peacefully, after suffering a suspected brain aneurysm.  Bev Unwin will return to explain that Deirdre died peacefully in her garden after packing her bags to return to Weatherfield. As Deirdre's friends and family sob, Bev will present Deirdre's wedding ring to Ken in a final poignant gesture.

The scenes were filmed earlier this week and reportedly reduced several members of the cast and crew to tears.

See also: Anne Kirkbride to be honoured at British Soap Awards 2015

See also the following as we get ready to say goodbye to Deirdre Barlow:

Interview with Kate Ford (Tracy Barlow) on saying goodbye to her on-screen mum

Interview with William Roache (Ken Barlow) on saying goodbye to his on-screen wife

Interview with Corrie scriptwriter Damon Rochefort on writing out a legend from the show

Deirdre to die on her 60th birthday, July 8 2015.

Peter Barlow and Bev Unwin are returning.

Coronation Street build their own graveyard to film Deirdre's funeral

Tracy's ex-husband Robert Preston returns.

The funeral has been written by scriptwriter Damon Rochefort
 

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