Coronation Street viewers were moved by an episode centred on Debbie Webster’s early-onset vascular dementia
While organising Carl Webster’s 40th birthday, Debbie faced long-standing family tensions and revealed she had already chosen a care home
The episode also explored Bernie Winter-Alahan’s worries after discovering a gene associated with cancer risk
Fans praised the performances and reflective ending
Sue Devaney, who plays Debbie, is due to leave the soap next year, with the storyline continuing through Christmas and a planned 2027 special.