Coronation Street viewers were left in tears after watching an episode of the ITV soap

which focused entirely on Paul Foreman trying to come to terms with his Motor Neurone Disease.

Coronation Street fans were left reaching for the tissues following

Paul Foreman’s heartbreaking storyline.

Paul, played by Peter Ash, was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease (MND) last year and has been struggling more with speech and requiring round-the-clock care in recent months.

Last week, he received a devastating blow when a nurse informed him that it was no longer safe for him to use the stairlift to leave his flat. On Friday (July 26), the soap aired a special episode dedicated to him, showing viewers the harsh reality of living with MND.

The episode focused entirely on a day in the life of Paul and his husband Billy Mayhew, played by Daniel Brocklebank, as they enjoyed a special day together, reports the Express. With Paul set to become housebound, Billy took him out one last time to visit special places, including the church where they got married.

Coronation Street aired a tragic Paul death twist

However, things took a heartbreaking turn when Paul, realising his speech was deteriorating, told Billy it was time for him to end his life. Despite being heartbroken, Billy agreed to fulfil Paul’s request.

Their moment was interrupted by Chesney, played by Sam Aston, who needed their help due to a family emergency. With one of his children having an accident, he needed Billy and Paul to look after his other children overnight.

The uncles agreed, and the children stayed over, putting a halt to Paul’s plan. The next morning, however, Paul revealed he wasn’t ready to go through with it yet, leaving Billy relieved.

Coronation Street fans were left in tears after watching the emotional episode. One viewer took to X, previously known as Twitter, and wrote: “Corrie is so sad tonight. I’m bawling here.” Another fan shared: “Watched the episode with tears in my eyes the whole time.”

A third chimed in: “I’ve just watched it too one of the saddest episodes I’ve ever watched in a soap.” One more viewer expressed: “This episode is making me cry. Paul’s storyline is just so heartbreaking Bravo to the cast.” Another added: “Such a hard watch, proper heart-wrenching.”