Coronation Street actress Katie McGlynn has been praised by viewers for her moving performance after her character Sinead Tinker's final scenes aired on the soap on Friday night.
Viewers were left distraught when Sinead lost her battle with cervical cancer in Friday's episode and took to Twitter to pay tribute to the actress and soap for their sensitive handling of the illness.
The most heartbreaking episode of any soap I've ever witnessed! 😭 The outstanding authenticity of every single minute played out by these actors was breathtaking. #corrie #sinead
— Hayley (@hayleyboing) October 26, 2019
Just caught up on #Corrie #CoronationStreet and cannot stop crying. Absolutely broken 💔 @KatiexMcGlynn you acted that perfectly as did @Rob_Mallard ❤️ you all deserve awards for this incredible storyline and acting. Will miss Sinead. She'll live on through Bertie ❤️ love to all
— Fee 🦋 (@MissFee85) October 26, 2019
#Corrie what a breathtaking and emotional ending to Sinead cancer battle @KatiexMcGlynn played it beautifully ❤️
— chloe (@Mealingxoxo) October 26, 2019
@KatiexMcGlynn So... My favourite Corrie character passed away last night, and I've never cried so much before. Such powerful writing and acting. Truly gripping. Also a big well done to @Rob_Mallard! #CoronationStreet #Sinead ♥️♥️
— 🌷 Sarah-Lou 🌷 (@lxttle_minx) October 26, 2019
All caught up on Corrie....crying me eyes out 😢 poor Sinead 💔
— Natalie (@NattByrne) October 26, 2019
In response to the huge reaction to the hour-long episode, McGlynn thanked fans for their support.
She wrote: "Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your amazing support and love.
"Thank you to every single person who makes Coronation Street the brilliant show that it is and most importantly, THANK YOU to every single viewer for following Sinead's journey."
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your amazing support and love..thank you to every single person who makes Coronation Street the brilliant show that it is and most importantly, THANK YOU to every single viewer for following Sinead's journey @itvcorrie ❤️ #Sinead #Corrie pic.twitter.com/t5Wn7W7wsD
— Katie McGlynn (@KatiexMcGlynn) October 25, 2019
The 26-year-old actress, who has played Sinead for the past seven years, later posted a heartfelt message to those who have been affected by cancer.
"To every single person that is, or has been affected by cancer, stay strong!", she tweeted.
"Seek comfort in family, friends and loved ones. Don't be afraid to ask for help and don't be afraid to feel however it is you feel! My heart is with you all, be brave and fight."
To every single person that is, or has been affected by cancer, stay strong! Seek comfort in family, friends and loved ones. Don't be afraid to ask for help and don’t be afraid to feel however it is you feel! My heart is with you all, be brave and fight ❤️👊🏻🙏🏻 #corrie #sinead
— Katie McGlynn (@KatiexMcGlynn) October 25, 2019
The soap star added that she's "so overwhelmed" by people's comments and messages.
I'm so overwhelmed. Your comments, messages, the love - it’s incredible. I’m still trying to get through them all now! We were trending at #1 tonight - if that doesn’t help shine a light on Cervical Cancer, I don’t know what will! 👏🏻💕 #corrie #sinead #cervicalcancer
— Katie McGlynn (@KatiexMcGlynn) October 25, 2019
