Coronation Street star Simon Gregson is reportedly taking an extended break from the soap to recover from illness.
According to The Sun the actor – who plays Steve McDonald in the ITV show – is likely to be away from the cobbles for at least three months.
The news comes after the 40-year-old tackled a particularly challenging storyline which saw his character struggling with depression – with a source telling the paper he needed a break.
‘He put everything into it. It had a big impact on him because it helped to raise awareness of a condition which affects thousands of people,’ the insider said.
‘He’s decided to take a bit… Read the full story