Former Coronation Street favourite Paula Lane has spoken with moving honesty about the immense support she received from the ITV soap following an unimaginable personal tragedy. The actress, renowned for her portrayal of the fiery Kylie Platt, experienced the devastating stillbirth of her son, Archie.
In a powerful and deeply personal interview, Lane expressed her profound 'gratitude' for the 'incredible' compassion shown by the show's production team, cast, and crew during her grief.
An Unbreakable Bond Forged in Compassion
Lane revealed that the support extended far beyond formalities. The Coronation Street family ensured she had all the time she needed to heal, never pressuring her about a return to the cobbles. This unwavering kindness, she explained, created a bond that remains unbreakable long after her departure from the programme.
Channeling Personal Experience into Powerful Performance
This isn't the first time Lane has channeled personal experience into her craft. She reflected on her poignant final storyline, which involved Kylie's tragic death. Having recently given birth to her first child at the time, she tapped into the deep-seated fear of leaving a child behind, making her performance all the more raw and authentic.
The actress has since used her platform to break the silence surrounding baby loss, advocating for better support and open conversation around the grief that so many parents endure in silence.
Now focusing on a successful stage career and family life, Lane looks back on her time in Weatherfield not just as a job, but as a community that stood by her when it mattered most.
