Paul Foreman’s devastating death revealed in Coronation Street spoilers – and there’s a heartbreaking twist
AFTER months of watching Paul Foreman battling with an incurable illness, Corrie viewers will be left devastated to see the beloved character pass away in upcoming episodes.
Paul has been fighting for survival ever since being diagnosed with motor neuron disease (MND) – a rare condition which affects the brain and nerves.
He slowly lost the ability to walk and over time became unable to digest solid food.
The most recent development saw Paul unable to even leave his flat as his stairlift became too dangerous to use.
It has been clear that his death was approaching as his physical health deteriorated, but his final moments will come at a shocking time.
Soap bosses have revealed that Paul’s husband is set to panic when he wakes up from a big night out and realises he’s lost his phone.
Billy knows that most of his photos of Paul from over the years are on his mobile, and is terrified to lose the mementoes from the precious time they have spent together.
He rushes off to search for it – but turns out to have left at the worst possible time.
In his absence, Summer and Bernie are horrified to find Paul unresponsive on the couch.
After realising that he is struggling to breathe, they rush to call an ambulance.
But both friends are scared that Billy might not make it back to the house in time to say his final goodbyes to Paul.
Because he has lost his phone, they can’t even call the former vicar to let him know Paul’s medical condition has worsened.
As Summer and Bernie attempt emergency care while waiting for the paramedics, will Billy find his way home in the nick of time?
Or will he be left to remember Paul as he was before Billy left the house?
Peter Ash, who plays Paul, paid tribute to his on-screen partner Daniel Brocklebank ahead of his exit from the show.
Speaking at the RadioTime Soap Awards, he said: “Working with Daniel from day one has been amazing. We have so much fun.
“And yeah, obviously because he has a personal connection to MND, he’s a great source of information and insight.
“And I’ll very much miss working with him.”
Most devastating soap deaths
SOAP viewers are frequently left heartbroken after watching some of their favourite characters bite the dust.
Here is a list of the most devastating deaths that have taken place in soapland over the years.
EASTENDERS
Barry Evans – Evil Janine (Charlie Brooks) lured her trusting fiance to Scotland for a quickie marriage after learning he was dying.
Her plan to inherit Barry’s fortune was thwarted when Barry told her that the doctors had mixed up his medical files.
Furious that she was no longer set for a windfall, she pushed Barry off a cliff after telling him their love was “fake”.
Bradley Branning – Bradley was accused of killing Stacey Slater’s rapist Archie Mitchell (Larry Lamb) after he punched him twice on the night he died.
He was spotted in the Square by a police woman who chased him up a fire escape.
Bradley lost his balance and tragically plunged to his death.
CORONATION STREET
Tina McIntyre – Tina was getting it on with Peter Barlow – despite him being married to Carla Connor.
When she threatened to reveal the truth, Carla’s brother Rob got into a physical altercation with her.
Tina lost her footing and fell off a balcony – then warned Rob she was going to tell the cops he pushed her.
In a panic, Rob brutally clobbered her over the head with a metal pipe.
EMMERDALE
Sarah Sugden – After the family got into financial problems, Sarah’s son Andy (Kelvin Fletcher) decided to make some quick cash from an insurance company by setting fire to the Sugden barn.
He didn’t realise his mum was inside the building, and she got trapped in the blaze.
Nine villagers – The shocking 1993 plane crash episode brought in 18 million viewers for Emmerdale.
Mark Hughes was killed by a falling wall, Archie Brooks was burned by jet fuel, Elizabeth Pollard was killed by debris and newcomer Leonard Kempinski died in a car crash caused by the crash.
Five other non-recurring characters from the village also died.
HOLLYOAKS
Carmel McQueen – The talented singer died in shocking scenes when a train crashed into a her family’s car.
Carmel managed to free her cousin Theresa from the rubble – but got stuck in it herself.
Moments later the train exploded and Carmel died in the arms of her family members, promising to be their guardian angel.