Debbie Webster (Sue Devaney) has her life changed forever in upcoming Coronation Street episodes and in the aftermath, she reacts to the news by pushing partner Ronnie Bailey (Vinta Morgan) away.
Over the past few months, Debbie has been experiencing problems with her health. They have been small moments that she’s known aren’t quite right, but never really considered they’d be as a result of something like dementia.
But sadly, that has been the case. Debbie visited a doctor recently and discovered there’s a chance she might have young-onset dementia which left her stunned. In upcoming episodes, she receives confirmation of her diagnosis.
Ahead of her appointment, Debbie is forced to swerve a lunch date with Ronnie, failing to tell him that she’s going to the hospital with Carl (Jonathan Howard).
When they arrive, Debbie and Carl listen as the neurologist confirms that Debbie has vascular dementia, but as long as she leads a healthy lifestyle, she can carry on as normal for the time being.
A shocked Debbie makes it clear to her brother that she wants to keep her diagnosis to herself for now, and isn’t ready to tell the family.
When she arrives home, Debbie has to put on a façade as Ronnie tells her that he’s put in an offer at Number 6.
Unfortunately, as the week continues, things look set to end badly for Debbie and Ronnie, as she is seen calling round to the Bailey household with her partner’s belongings.
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Debbie tries to tell a heartbroken Ronnie that he’s done nothing wrong, and that she’s the problem.
It’s a tragic twist for the couple, will Ronnie work out that something is going on with Debbie?
‘I think Debbie is in denial and wants to pretend everything is alright until it’s not,’ star Sue Devaney stated. ‘She’s a protector of her family, even though she doesn’t have children. She doesn’t want to worry them. It’s like her world is being exploded. Also, people will treat you differently.
‘She wants people to see her as the Debbie they know, the one who is in control and running a business. She doesn’t want them to see her as someone else.’
