Coronation Street fans were left in tears as Gail Platt made her emotional exit from the cobbles on Christmas Day after Helen Worth confirmed she was leaving the soap earlier this year

Helen Worth's final scenes as Gail Platt have aired after 50 years in Weatherfield and Coronation Street viewers have issued the same comment about her exit

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It was the end of an era on Coronation Street on Christmas Day, as iconic character Gail Platt left the cobbles of Wetherfield behind for a final time, months after actress Helen Worth announced she was quitting the soap.

Coronation Street legend Helen Worth has sent a heartfelt farewell message to fans following her final episode in the show.

Helen Worth has quit her role as Gail Platt on ITV soap Coronation Street after fifty years and she sent a message to viewers after her final scenes aired tonight