September 9th 2024.
As the latest episode of Coronation Street came to an end, viewers were left heartbroken by the truly tragic death of Paul Foreman. Surrounded by his family, including his beloved husband Billy Mayhew, Paul passed away after a long and difficult battle with motor neurone disease.
It has been almost 18 months since Paul's diagnosis and throughout that time, we have seen his condition worsen. He first lost his mobility, then struggled to speak, and in recent weeks, had to rely on a ventilator to help him breathe. In Friday's episode, he even made his brother Kit promise not to tell their mother Bernie about a health scare, fearing she would stop Billy from having a night out with his friends.
The next episode showed a hungover Billy waking up on the sofa, only to realize that he had lost his phone. Frantic to find it, he and David Platt headed to the Chariot Square Hotel where they discovered that the phone had been run over in the carpark and needed to be replaced. With Paul's condition rapidly deteriorating at home, Billy was faced with a difficult decision – should he stay and be with his husband or go and get a new phone to save their precious memories?
As he and David chatted in the carpark, Billy's phone started ringing with missed calls and messages from Bernie. Terrified that he might not make it to the hospital in time, Billy raced through the streets, unaware that Paul had already passed away. When he finally arrived at the hospital, he was devastated to find out that it was too late, with only Bernie, Gemma, and Summer knowing the truth.
Reflecting on the emotional scene, actor Daniel shared, "We'd been building up to this moment for 18 months, so it felt like a big milestone for us as actors. Shooting everything chronologically made it even more intense, and that final scene with Pete [who plays Paul] was his last one. It was a really emotional moment for all of us."
As the family struggles to cope with Paul's death, Billy and Bernie have different approaches to dealing with their grief. Daniel explained, "Billy is very traditional and wants a traditional funeral with hymns, while Bernie wants something more modern. There will be some conflict between them in the coming weeks as they both grieve for the person they loved in their own way."
Fans of the show can join Metro's WhatsApp Soaps community to stay updated on all the latest gossip and spoilers. Daniel also encouraged viewers to share their thoughts and stories, saying, "We'd love to hear from you and be a part of the community."
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