HEARTBREAKING: Coronation Street veteran actress Sue Cleaver (61) reveals her Health Condition – Doctor’s announcement leaves fans stunned!

Sue Cleaver – the veteran actress from Coronation Street, who has been closely associated with the role of Eileen Grimshaw for many years – has officially said goodbye to this iconic series to embark on a new chapter in her life. In an interview with Love Sunday magazine, Sue candidly shared that at the age of 61, she wants to “embrace change and live fearlessly,” while also revealing some behind-the-scenes stories few people know.

Beyond Coronation Street, Sue is also a familiar face on ITV’s talk show Loose Women, where she often appears alongside longtime colleagues like Denise Welch, Linda Robson and others. Although the media has repeatedly reported on “backstage rows” among the female presenters, Sue firmly clarified that the reality is very different: “They always call it a ‘catfight’, but they only use that term when it’s women. If it were men presenting, nobody would dream of saying that. In reality, we’re very close. Denise and I have known each other for 25 years; we have a sort of shorthand in how we talk, like close friends. The press spins it into a ‘massive fallout’ but I’ve never once had an argument with Denise.”

Sue also shared that she truly loves the show and hopes to appear on it even more, especially now that her schedule has become lighter after leaving Coronation Street. She reflected: “I’m not the type who dwells on the past. Thoughts of the past just weigh you down; I try to live fully in the present and enjoy every single moment.”

Beyond work, Sue has also been quietly fighting a personal battle for nearly three decades – Type 2 diabetes. She described managing the illness as “running a marathon in your mind, every single day.” However, over the past few years, thanks to the Dexcom continuous glucose monitor, she has relieved some of the burden since she no longer needs to prick her fingers for manual readings.

Returning to her decision to leave Coronation Street – the series that has been part of most of her career – Sue revealed she didn’t want a dramatic or tragic ending. “They asked if I wanted a shocking exit, like a final d3ath scene. But I didn’t want that. I just wanted Eileen’s son Jason to come back, and for her to leave so she could ‘live bravely’, just like I’m doing in my real life.”

After filming her final scenes at the end of May, Sue had a farewell meal with colleagues, and the next day, she headed to London to begin her new chapter. Although she’s left the show, her husband Brian still works behind the scenes on Coronation Street, so the bond with the team remains.

Sue emphasized: “Coronation Street has always been about the people, the sense of family and community. I don’t feel like I’ve lost that. I had absolutely no doubt I was making the right decision, and I’m genuinely excited to see what comes next.”

At the end of the interview, Sue left an inspiring message: “Don’t keep living in what’s already passed. Live in the present and savour every moment.”