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 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 star Natalie Cassidy is set to bid farewell to Albert Square after an extraordinary 32-year run as Sonia Fowler, with her final scenes to be filmed this month. The 41-year-old actress, who first appeared on the BBC soap in December 1993,

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.

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

Natalie Cassidy quit 'EastEnders' because it is "time to be brave". The 41-year-old actress, who has played Sonia Fowler on and off on the BBC soap for almost 32 years has decided to bow out next month amid the soap's 40th anniversary celebrations and said she is leaving to try new things.

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

U.S. figure skater Spencer Lane, 16, shared a photo from inside American Eagle Flight 5342 before it took off from Wichita, Kansas, to Washington, D.C., where it crashed into a helicopter mid-air.

Natalie Cassidy quit 'EastEnders' because it is "time to be brave". The 41-year-old actress, who has played Sonia Fowler on and off on the BBC soap for almost 32 years has decided to bow out next month amid the soap's 40th anniversary celebrations and said she is leaving to try new things.