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Coronation Street fans shocked as ITV soap's theme tune is changed in show first

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In an unforgettable Coronation Street moment, the iconic opening theme was swapped for the chilling sound of a flatlining heartbeat, dramatically marking Gail Platt's cardiac arrest.The soap veteran, portrayed by Helen Worth, 73, was seen hospitalised following a heart attack in dramatic scenes, thought to be her exit storyline.

As part of the storyline, the ITV show joined forces with the British Heart Foundation (BHF) to raise awareness about heart disease.

A poignant public service announcement disrupted Sunday's (27 October) end credits, to highlight the charity’s research into prevention, diagnosis and treatment for heart and circulatory diseases.

It was voiced by BHF ambassador and former Coronation Street star Kimberly Hart-Simpson, who played Nicky Wheatley in the soap.

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