After announcing in January her decision to bid farewell to Weatherfield following an on-and-off 25-year tenure as the beloved Eileen, Sue shared: "I've had 25 privileged years of working on Coronation Street.
Sue, whose career boasts roles in Victoria Wood's dinnerladies and Kay Mellor's Band of Gold before her iconic Coronation Street part, urged others to "exercise their courage" and stressed the importance of finding "joy" in life.
Actress Sue has played no-nonsense Eileen for the past 25 years but just days after ringing in the New Year, she admitted it's time for her to step back from the cobbles.
Over the past 25 years, Sue's character had been at the centre of some of the biggest storylines, including her son, Todd, fathering a child in his teens with Sarah Louise Platt.
There is also good news for fans of the Weatherfield based soap opera though as her character won't be killed off by bosses – meaning there is a chance for Eileen to return to the cobbles and cause mischief once more.
