Actress Natalie Cassidy is to leave EastEnders, more than three decades after her first appearance on the soap as Sonia Fowler. In a statement the 41-year-old said she was "extremely sad" but also "very excited" to be moving on.

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EastEnders legend Natalie Cassidy to leave BBC soap after more than 30 years as Sonia Fowler - Her final scenes will air in the show’s 40th anniversary week

Long-time EastEnders star to leave soap after 32 years - ‘I have decided it's time to move on,’ BBC soap star said

EastEnders star Natalie Cassidy is set to leave the BBC soap after nearly 32 years of playing Sonia Jackson. The 41-year-old actress, who first joined the show in 1993 at the age of ten, has announced her departure from Albert Square.

Natalie Cassidy has revealed she will be leaving EastEnders after an impressive 32-year stint as Sonia Jackson. The actress is set to depart following the soap's 40th anniversary celebrations. Her character,