Former Coronation Street star Katie McGlynn has explained how she asked the soap show's bosses to kill off her character, saying she "selfishly" wanted to have a big story - as well as it having an impact.
McGlynn's character Sinead Osbourne died on the soap in October of cervical cancer. The storyline was reported to have resulted in an increase in the number of women going for smear tests.
The 26-year-old said she wanted the storyline to be realistic and so asked for her character to die, even though it would mean she would lose her job.
Speaking to Fabulous magazine, McGlynn said: "When they first told me about the story, they weren't sure if it was going to be terminal. But I said I think she should die. I said that knowing it would mean I didn't have a job. But I wanted to show what's real life, that it's not always a fairytale and people do die. Some TV shows fear the sad ending, but I wanted to make it as real as possible."
McGlynn said she was "really shocked and touched and humbled by the reaction" to the storyline, which saw the ITV soap collaborate with the charity Jo's Cervical Cancer Trust.
She revealed that medical advisers were also on set as they filmed to ensure the scenes were realistic.
"I'm not scared of dying anymore... I’m scared of leaving." - Sinead Osbourne 💔 ....this whole storyline has been beautifully written by a truly amazing team! Thank you all for your amazing messages and support! #corrie #sinead #daniel #cancer
— Katie McGlynn (@KatiexMcGlynn) October 25, 2019
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