Coronation Street legend lands new role after beloved character is confirmed to die
Coronation Street legend Peter Ash has announced his next role, as Paul Foreman’s story comes to a devastating end.
Paul was diagnosed with motor neurone disease last year, and in late 2023 was given the heart-breaking news that he only had six months left to live.
Over the past few months, his condition has been deteriorating, and he has now been told that it is no longer safe for him to use the stairlift in and out of the flat.
In an upcoming episode, viewers will get to see a day in the life from Paul’s perspective, as he and husband Billy Mayhew (Daniel Brocklebank) spend the day together.
With Paul’s speech having significantly deteriorated, viewers will hear his innermost thoughts as a voiceover.
Unfortunately, Paul’s story is soon set to come to an end, with actor Daniel Brocklebank revealing to Metro.co.uk that Paul’s death is the next big thing to come.
‘Obviously, we’ve got Paul’s demise really,’ he said, of what’s still to come.
‘That will probably be the next large thing. We’ve got some really beautiful stuff coming out over the next few months.’
Recently, a number of pictures revealed the cast filming some funeral scenes, suggesting that Paul’s death will come within the next few weeks.
Actor Peter Ash, who has played Paul since 2018, already has another role lined up after Corrie, as he revealed on his Twitter/X account.
Following Paul’s demise, Peter is set to take on a completely different character as he joins the cast of Aladdin in Oldham this panto season.
Peter will be taking on the role of baddie Abanazar between December 12 2024 and January 4 2025.
‘Gonna be having some great fun at the end of this year, doing some Panto at the Queen Elizabeth Hall in Oldham!’ He revealed to his followers.
In terms of what is next for Billy after Paul’s death, Daniel admitted that he doesn’t know yet.
‘Billy’s in the hands of the scriptwriters. We only get our scripts every couple of weeks so I don’t know! Watch this space!’
