Coronation Street character Hayley Cropper took her own life tonight in one of the long-running soap's most controversial storylines.
The two emotional episodes had much of the country glued to the screen - and led to reactions and tributes flooding social media sites.
The much-loved character, played by actress Julie Hesmondhalgh , took her own life and ended her battle with pancreatic cancer.
The 43-year-old actress quit the ITV soap after 15 years as cafe owner Roy’s transsexual wife.
ITV bosses announced in January last year that the actress would leave the series by ending her own life.
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Before the episodes aired, actress Julia tweeted to say she wouldn't be online as her character's emotional exit was aired.
The actress admitted she wept uncontrollably while watching her Corrie character Hayley Cropper take her own life rather than continue a losing battle with cancer.
And she wasn't the only one.
Co-star Catherine Tyldesley tweeted her support for the actress, before admitting she was heartbroken watching her exit.
I've cried to the point of feeling sick #GoodbyeHayley
Jennie McAlpine, who plays Fiz, was also keen to show her support.
She tweeted an on-set picture of the pair filming Hayley and Roy's wedding.
Sally Dynevor, who plays Sally Webster, said: “One of the great iconic soap moments. Stunning @juliehes #DavidNeilson.”
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Antony Cotton (Sean Tully) took the opportunity to plug his co-star’s bid to win at the National Television Awards, posting a picture of an award on twitter.
TV presenter Jenni Falconer spoke of her emotions during the show when she wrote: “What incredible acting and emotional scenes. I know it’s a soap but my heart is aching for Roy. #GoodbyeHayley.”
Broadcaster Richard Bacon said simply: “Nice one Corrie” while Tory MP Nadine Dorries could not resist a political rant.
She wrote: “Not everyone has a loving Roy. For many people the NoK (next of kin) is a hospital, care home or a similar budget constrained autonomous body #scary.
“A reason why assisted suicide is unlikely to ever be fully legal. The law is there to protect the vulnerable from prey.
“For many disabled people, the prospect of legalised assisted suicide is abhorrent. The state is often someone’s carer #strappedforcash.”
Dignity in Dying, the organisation that campaigns for people to have the choice of an assisted death, tweeted: “Hayley was protecting Roy before she ends her life. Many dying people who want control at the end do similar. Very sad #Corrie.”
#goodbyehayley was the number one trending topic, with 8,000 tweets per minute being posted during the show.
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