Tributes from Coronation Street stars have been pouring in after the death of much-loved character Hayley Cropper.

Viewers last night (January 20) saw Hayley taking a lethal cocktail of drugs to end her own life after being diagnosed with terminal pancreatic cancer.

Stars of the soap have been tweeting their response to the controversial storyline, and sharing their memories and favourite scenes of Hayley.

Julie Hesmondhalgh has played the transgender character for the last 15 years.

Katherine Kelly, who played Becky McDonald in the show, said: "Hi Julie! Bye Julie, where are you going? I don't know what to say really apart from I understand why you're going. I get it, of course I do but wow there's going to be a big, big hole in that show. I won't say I'm going to miss you as I see you loads as it is.

"My favourite scene was probably Becky's pink wedding and I remember we were sat and Hayley was painting Becky's nails and I remember the scene thinking 'This scene isn't about Becky, this scene is about Hayley'."