#GoodbyeHayley - the Twitter reaction

Last night took telly viewers on a sad and sombre trip to Coronation Street. There were no spats in the pub, no sparky exchanges in the corner shop... The two half-hour episodes instead focused on the departure of a well-loved character.

After 16 years on the cobbled streets of Corrie, Hayley Cropper said her goodbyes, taking her own life after her cancer became terminal.

Coronation Street fans were impressed by the show's handling of a difficult issue, and many were moved to tears...

https://twitter.com/corrie_corfield/statuses/425371779021164544
https://twitter.com/tycoonalan/statuses/425371496815812608

Such a dignified and respected storyline for an amazing actress. Goodbye Hayley. #GoodbyeHayley pic.twitter.com/KyXC1wiazF

— Liam Cronin (@lwcronin) January 20, 2014

https://twitter.com/RebekkaMary/statuses/425370451783606272
https://twitter.com/antonycotton/statuses/425420807452778496
https://twitter.com/RachelFabMag/statuses/425392070564782080

Goodbye Hayley. What an amazing journey you've had in your 16 years on The Cobbles. Rest in peace, we will miss you #GoodbyeHayley

— #GoodbyeHayley (@corriespoil) January 20, 2014

Even celebrities were struggling to hold back the tears...

https://twitter.com/richardpbacon/statuses/425372012971053056
https://twitter.com/RichardAArnold/statuses/425373059638628352
https://twitter.com/reallorraine/statuses/425357231182602241
https://twitter.com/ZoeTheBall/statuses/425374190150381568
https://twitter.com/Cath_Tyldesley/statuses/425372747217518592
https://twitter.com/BobbyCNorris/statuses/425372490282827776
https://twitter.com/chanellejhayes/statuses/425372189584809984
https://twitter.com/cwgeere/statuses/425372098505486337

One very dedicated fan even decided to honour Hayley with his choice of outfit...

https://twitter.com/benllewelyn/statuses/425380615073320960

While the actress who played Hayley Cropper, Julie Hesmondhalgh herself, took to Twitter to say her final goodbye to the red anorak-wearing Corrie character...

https://twitter.com/juliehes/statuses/425421672557322241

Sob. Someone pass the tissues!

Coronation Street continues on Wednesday at 7:00pm on ITV.

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