Coronation Street has had its fair share of dramatic storylines in recent months, but one character is set to depart the cobbles after over a decade, and fans are sad to see her go

Coronation Street fans were left feeling heartbroken, as one of the soap's most beloved characters announced they were taking a break from the cobbles following a tragic year.

Coronation Street star Dolly-Rose Campbell is taking a break from the Cobbles as her character Gemma Winter after a tough few months

Actress Dolly-Rose Campbell, who plays character Gemma Winter in Coronation Street, joined the ITV soap 10 years ago

Gemma, who kept her criminal past a secret, continuously had her hands full in Weatherfield as she raised quadruplets Aled, Bryn, Carys and Llio with husband Chesney.

Gemma Winter, played by Dolly-Rose Campbell, is taking some time out from Weatherfield as she continues to struggle with the sad death of her twin brother Paul