Natalie Cassidy, who plays Sonia Jackson on the BBC soap opera EastEnders, will be leaving the show after more than 30 years. Her departure is set to coincide with the show's 40th-anniversary celebrations in February. Cassidy shared her sadness but excitement for new opportunities after an 11-year return to EastEnders.
EastEnders star Natalie Cassidy has confirmed she will be leaving the show after more than three decades. The actress, who plays Sonia Jackson, is set to depart following the BBC soap's 40th-anniversary celebrations.
"EastEnders is in my bones so I will never forget where I started my career and I will continue to love the show. Thank you to Chris Clenshaw for the opportunity to be such a big part of the 40th anniversary – it's an honour." The source elaborated on the show's anniversary preparations: "Bosses have pulled out all the stops to make the soap's big 40th the most dramatic and unforgettable week in the history of EastEnders."
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