Coronation Street star Sue Devaney has been seen in a brilliant snap from her debut in the long-running show, more than 30 years ago. The actress, who plays hotel owner Debbie Webster, first appeared on the ITV soap in 1984 when she was just 16 years old.
Throwback Photo Marks Birthday
Sue Devaney celebrated her 59th birthday on Thursday, July 2, and Corrie fans marked the occasion by sharing a photo of the soap star from her early days. In the image, a young Sue can be seen jumping for joy outside the famous Rovers Return. @70sStreetFan wrote: 'Happy Birthday to Sue Devaney. Best known as Corrie’s Debbie Webster, Sue first played the role in 1984 (below) #SueDevaney #DebbieWebster #Corrie #ClassicCorrie #CoronationStreet.'
Debbie Webster's Long History
Debbie Webster originally moved to Coronation Street as a 15-year-old in 1984. Sue Devaney is the only actress to have ever portrayed the character, first from 1984 to 1985, then returning in 2019 before a full-time comeback in 2020.
Dementia Storyline and Future
With a dementia storyline continuing to unfold, fans are often heartbroken at the thought of losing Debbie from Weatherfield. Speaking to The Sun at the National Television Awards, Sue said: 'The thing with life is you end up thinking one thing and then it pulls you another way. I was quite happy at Corrie as I'd just got married last year and I knew I didn't want to go on tour and do all that sort of stuff anymore and at Corrie I'm with all my mates. This was the next closest thing to a normal job. So I loved being here for that but then Kate the producer did come and say look we've got this storyline... I had to think, I'm an actor and I want to act. And this then became a perfect opportunity to really do that.'
Debbie Staying Until 2027
Fans can enjoy Sue's portrayal of Debbie for some time yet. Speaking to Lorraine Kelly, Sue confirmed: 'We wanted to do the diagnosis and get that sorted and then do the journey of living with dementia… She’s not going anywhere yet! I know the story is going to go on well into 2027.' She added: 'So Debbie’s not going anywhere.'
