CORONATION Street star Sue Cleaver is leaving the ITV soap after 25 years. The show stalwart, 61, who plays no-nonsense Eileen Grimshaw, plans to pursue new acting projects — and has already begun

Coronation Street legend Sue Cleaver is said to have quit her role of Eileen Grimshaw on the programme after 25 years but her character could return

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The early conversations "gave writers plenty of time to create a strong exit storyline for her, which viewers will love."

Sue Cleaver has been a mainstay on Coronation Street since 2000, but has now decided to walk away from the cobbles after 25 years playing Eileen Grimshaw

Actress Sue Cleaver will leave Coronation Street after 25 years, but is keeping the “door open” to make a return to the soap. The star, 61, has played the outspoken and uncomplicated Eileen Grimshaw in the ITV show since 2000.