Natalie Cassidy announced she would be leaving her role of Sonia Jackson on the BBC soap, leaving fans devastated as she departs her role after three decades

EASTENDERS’ Natalie Cassidy has spoken for the first time about her shock decision to quit the soap after 32 years, insisting: “It’s time to be brave.” The mum of two, who has played Sonia Fowler

Natalie Cassidy has shared her thoughts on leaving EastEnders. The actress, who has portrayed Sonia Jackson for over three decades, is set to depart the BBC soap.

Actress Natalie Cassidy is to leave EastEnders, more than three decades after her first appearance on the soap as Sonia Fowler. In a statement the 41-year-old said she was "extremely sad" but also "very excited" to be moving on.

Patsy Palmer, famous for playing Bianca Jackson in EastEnders, has paid tribute to Natalie Cassidy, who portrayed Sonia Fowler for nearly 32 years.

PATSY Palmer has broken her silence on Natalie Cassidy’s EastEnders exit with an emotional tribute. This week it was revealed that show legend Natalie is leaving the soap for good – after

EastEnders' Natalie Cassidy has announced she is leaving the soap after 32 years, with her co-stars taking to social media to share their own emotional reactions

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EastEnders actor Natalie Cassidy has reacted to the announcement of a major new storyline for one of the soap's most iconic characters.

Patsy Palmer has paid tribute to EastEnders co-star Natalie Cassidy after the actress announced she would be leaving the BBC soap after more than 30 years. Palmer, 52, who plays Bianca Jackson, the on-screen half-sister of Cassidy’s character Sonia Fowler, said she was proud of the actress’s work, business ventures and family.