Coronation Street star Beverley Callard is set to return to the ITV soap next month after revealing she has found 'hope' in her battle with depression. The actress, who plays Liz McDonald, had taken time off after her medication was discontinued.
Callard, 59, shared on Twitter that her medication had been pulled from production as it yielded 'no profit'. She later updated fans, saying: 'Saw a new Doctor today. Got hope! X' and 'Had a good day today, things are on the up!'
An ITV spokesperson confirmed that Callard would return to work in May. The actress has been open about her mental health struggles, revealing in a 2014 interview that she had attempted suicide 'maybe half a dozen times'.
Callard thanked fans and fellow stars for their support during her time off. The news comes as a relief to viewers who have followed her character's storylines on the long-running drama.
