Debbie’s tragic end looms as Coronation Street spoiler video shows decline | Soaps

Kevin Webster (Michael Le Vell) cannot help but worry about his sister’s condition in Coronation Street soon, as he witnesses Debbie Webster (Sue Devaney) struggle to open a drink.

Debbie was diagnosed with vascular dementia in early 2025.

She sought medical advice after noticing some worrying symptoms. Debbie was becoming forgetful, misplacing her purse, forgetting appointments and making mistakes at work.

Added to this she was experiencing mood swings and also suffered blackouts, one of which ended in a fall. 

The doctor explained the blackout could have been a TIA or mini-stroke and sent her for some more tests, including to a memory clinic where she would be assessed.

Actress Sue Devaney will play the role of Debbie until at least 2027, which means the ITV soap will continue showing the audience how dementia impacts the character’s life for quite a few more months.

Debbie’s world was turned upside down at the start of 2026 when she was arrested for drunk driving.

Debbie wasn’t actually at fault for the incident, her son Carl Webster (Jonathan Howard) was. When Carl got behind the wheel, he sped off and ended up crashing. The collision impacted the way Corriedale played out, which saw the death of Billy Mayhew (Daniel Brocklebank).

Carl moved Debbie from the passenger side and behind the wheel, making her think that she caused the crash. When the truth dawned on Debbie, she proceeded to let the police believe she was responsible in an attempt to protect her son.

Debbie has been inside ever since. Because of her dementia diagnosis, she’s also had inmate and former Weatherfield resident Lou Michaelis (Farrel Hegarty) keeping an eye on her.

In this new video, Debbie arrives in the visiting room ready to see Kevin and Jack Webster (Kyran Bowes).

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As she chats about her attempt at knitting Carl a jumper, Kevin notes that Debbie could soon be back at home presenting Carl with her knitted creation, should the appeal go her way.

While speaking about the other skills she’s learnt while inside, Debbie attempts to open a carton of drink. She ends up getting confused, failing to realise she can’t access the juice without using the straw.

Jack helps, but Kevin cannot help but watch with sadness in his eyes, aware that this is another sign Debbie’s health is slowly declining.

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