IN its decades long run, Coronation Street has given viewers countless characters they adore.
One of those characters is Paul Foreman, who joined the show in 2018.
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What is wrong with Paul in Coronation Street?
Paul had been diagnosed with motor neurone disease.
Motor neurone disease is an uncommon condition that mainly affects people in their 60s and 70s.
However, it can affect adults of all ages.
The problem is caused by a problem with cells in the brain and nerves called motor neurones.
These cells stop working over time.
Paul was the son of Bernie Winter and twin brother of Gemma Winter.
He had a rough start in life growing up in poverty in the Paul Robeson Estate in Wythenshawe.
Paul realised he was unwell after he was knocked from a motorbike when the Underworld van crashed into him.
Could Paul die in Coronation Street?
Paul will eventually pass away from the disease.
Peter Ash joined the Coronation Street cast in 2018.
He revealed he felt sad when he was told his time on the show was coming to an end.
“I was called into the producer’s office late last year, and he said we’ve got this very big storyline for you, which will be a great thing to do, but it will mean an eventual exit.”
“I had mixed feelings obviously. I’ll be sad to leave the show. It’s an amazing job, I’ve met fantastic people.”
“I’ll be sad to leave but at the same time, I’m quite happy to be involved in such a powerful storyline which will hopefully bring awareness to it. It’s a double edged sword.”
Is Paul leaving Coronation Street?
It is unknown when Paul will pass away on the show, leading to Peter Ash’s departure.
Daniel Brocklebank who plays Billy Mayhew, said to Metro on Peter’s departure:
“Even though we know it isn’t real, knowing that Pete’s time on the show is now coming to an end, there is a deep sadness in that.
“I mean, Jane Hazlegrove, who plays Bernie, she can’t keep her b***** eyes dry at all!
“She sees Pete limping onto the set and she’s welling up. We’re grieving Peter leaving, Peter’s not dying but the emotions are genuine.”