Coronation Street star Sue Devaney's character Debbie Webster was rushed to hospital after collapsing in tonight's episode, amid her ongoing battle with young-onset dementia. The beloved character, diagnosed earlier this year, had been on a health kick involving more exercise. However, after a run, she collapsed while cleaning her sister-in-law Abi Webster's home.
Debbie was found unconscious by Abi, who had been hiding her lover Carl Webster upstairs. Carl had supposedly gone to Wales but was secretly having an affair with Abi behind Kevin Webster's back. Abi sent Carl back into hiding and called for help. When Debbie regained consciousness, she told Ronnie Bailey that she had felt dizzy and had a funny turn, but could not remember much.
At the hospital, doctors confirmed it was not another TIA (mini-stroke) but low blood pressure and low blood sugar. Despite being told to rest, Debbie revealed she thought she heard Carl's voice after her fall. Ronnie dismissed this, saying Carl was in Wales. Debbie accepted it as her imagination, but the incident highlights the memory loss associated with her dementia.
This is not the first time Debbie's memory has failed her. Earlier, she walked in on Carl and Abi but forgot due to a TIA. As her health battle continues, the strain of keeping the affair secret may also be taking a toll on Carl. Meanwhile, Tracy Barlow has caught them kissing and is blackmailing the pair for £10,000.
