Coronation Street: Paul makes promise to Summer as she leaves Coronation Street's Peter Ash is set to bid farewell to the cobbles after six years, following his character Paul Foreman's heart-wrenching Motor Neurone Disease (MND) storyline. The actor first graced Weatherfield in 2018 as David Platt's former prison cellmate, Paul Foreman, and quickly became a staple of the show following Paul's release from jail. His character made history on the soap with the first same-sex wedding when he tied the knot with on-screen partner Billy Mayhew, portrayed by Daniel Brocklebank, over six decades after the show's inception.
However, Paul's MND diagnosis has brought challenging times for those closest to him on the show. Initially keeping his condition under wraps, Paul eventually confided in his husband and other loved ones about his struggle. Recently, viewers have seen Paul's health decline, with Friday's episode featuring a poignant day-in-the-life perspective of Paul.
The actor's portrayal of the character grappling with MND has even earned him accolades, including the recent Radio Times Soap Award for Best Storyline. READ MORE: Corrie Alina's death 'sealed' as fans 'expose' killer - and it's not Fiz [LATEST] Corrie's Tracy 'to murder again' when she makes return - but not Rowan [LATEST] Coronation Street's Peter Ash sends 'first day' message as he offers update on his and Paul Foreman future (Image: Instagram/ @peterash_85) Ahead of his character's imminent departure, the actor .