NATALIE Cassidy has played Sonia Fowler on EastEnders for over 30 years. The actress made the decision to quit the long-running BBC One soap in a dramatic move. Over the years, the 41-year-old

After three decades of the iconic Sonia Fowler, Natalie Cassidy is waving goodbye to Walford. The actress, who made her EastEnders debut back in 1993, has quit the BBC One soap after 32 years.

EastEnders star Natalie Cassidy is to leave the BBC soap after more than 30 years playing Sonia Fowler. The 41-year-old said she was "extremely sad" but "very excited" to be leaving, with the BBC confirming her final scenes would take place around the series 40th anniversary week beginning 17 February..

EASTENDERS legend Natalie Cassidy is leaving the soap for good – after nearly 32 years playing Sonia Fowler. Bosses were last night keeping tight-lipped as to whether or not her much-loved

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Natalie Cassidy has played Sonia Fowler in EastEnders on and off for 32 years but has confirmed she'll be leaving the soap - here's what we know about her life away from