“This episode ruined me!” Corrie is rocked by one of the saddest deaths of all time as viewers are left in tears by a ‘heartbreaking’ farewell
Coronation Street was hit by one of the saddest deaths of all time on Wednesday night as viewers said goodbye to Evelyn’s beloved dog, Cerberus.
The emotional scenes left fans in tears as Evelyn decided to have her pet put to sleep after he suffered a drastic drop in health.
While Corrie is no stranger to unexpected tragedy, this death hit many fans harder than most as they admitted on Twitter that they could relate to the loss of a family member so loved.
Many also praised Maureen Lipman’s performance as Evelyn in the devastating scenes as she said goodbye to her “best boy” while the vet put him to sleep.
And Evelyn’s excitement was made worse by the fact that she learned from her boyfriend Roy Cropper that Cerberus had accidentally eaten an Eccles cake, which may have caused his health to drastically deteriorate.
Devastating: Coronation Street was hit by one of its saddest deaths on Wednesday night as viewers said goodbye to Evelyn’s beloved dog, Cerberus
As a result, Evelyn feared for her older dog’s health as he refused to move from the sofa and skipped his food.
When she took her pet to the vet, she was told he would undergo further tests and would have to wait for the results.
Before she found out the Cerberus results, Evelyn was furious when Roy admitted he accidentally dropped an Eccles cake at the cafe which the dog may have eaten.
Eccles cakes contain raisins, which are poisonous to dogs, and Evelyn was devastated to learn her lifelong companion was suffering from kidney failure.
While the vet said there was a treatment, given Cerberus’ age, it would be best to euthanize him.
Evelyn and her grandson Tyrone had some time to say goodbye to Cerberus and he died peacefully at his owner’s side.
Evelyn petted her pet and said to him, “Just go to sleep my little angel” while petting him and thanking him for his unconditional companionship.
The heartbreaking death prompted a flurry of reactions from fans, who admitted they could relate to the loss of a beloved family pet.
Moving: Fans were left in tears by the emotional scenes when Evelyn decided to have her pet put to sleep after he suffered a drastic drop in health
Emotionally! Many fans praised Maureen Lipman’s performance as Evelyn in the devastating scenes as she said goodbye to her “best boy” while the vet put him to sleep
disturbed! Viewers were moved to tears by the heartbreaking death and took to social media to share their reactions
One wrote: “Why Corrie why!!!!!!!! Cerberus,” while another added, “Haven’t seen #corrie in months and what an episode to watch.
“Maureen Lipman is such a wonderful actress. Absolutely heartbreaking. So many people can relate to that special moment and the void that a pet leaves in your life.”
A third also tweeted: “Tonight’s scenes with Maureen Lipman were a perfect mix of comedy and tragedy. Pure theatrical gold.”
A viewer also tweeted: “Wonderfu is about Maureen Lipman in @itvcorrie tonight.
“Anyone who has lost a dog can relate to the raw emotion and emptiness it represents. Also, special credit to the puppy actor who plays Cerberus – little legend!’
Coronation Street airs Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 8pm on ITV1 and ITVX.