Ackley Bridge viewers are in mourning, after fan favourite Missy Booth died in horrendous circumstances.
On Tuesday night (June 25), they learnt the news that the schoolgirl had not survived the tragic car crash she and best friend Nas had been involved in the week before.
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Those watching the Channel 4 drama were devastated to discover that Missy had died from complications following the terrible car accident.
Just moments before, she had restored her iconic friendship with Nas and viewers were inconsolable.
Although the second episode began with the best friends seemingly recovering, viewers soon discovered that Missy had died in her sleep.
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Nas wept tears of grief – and so did viewers at home.
One sobbed: “Heartbroken! What an emotional episode. Cried from beginning to the end.”
Another said: “OMG tonight’s episode made me sob so much. Missy was a brilliant character and actress, I’ll miss her. I love this programme.”
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— Emily Keeling (@EmilyyKeeling) June 26, 2019
Omg tonights episode made me sob do much. Missy was a brilliant character and actress, I'll miss her. I love this programme
— gail (@shezilbabe) June 25, 2019
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A third wrote: “I’ve never been so attached to a character and then she gets killed off. Yes I cried. Rest in peace Missy Booth.”
“I’m an emotional wreck,” stated another, and others were angry and swore not to watch again without their favourite character.
In fact, so many people jumped on social media to express their shock and dismay at Missy’s passing, that the TV show was trending on Twitter.
Viewers will have to wait and see how Nas copes without her best friend by her side.
A massive thank you to all you Missy fans! I had a great big fluffy pink adventure on #AckleyBridge and will always remember it alongside @AmyLHickman the yin to my yang, beautiful on screen family @codyryxo @sampower_sam and all the cast and crew. So grateful. Keep watching! xx
— Poppy Lee Friar (@PoppyLFx) June 26, 2019
Actress Poppy Lee Friar, who played Missy, also posted a message on the social media platform, thanking fans for their support.
She said: “A massive thank you to all you Missy fans! I had a great big fluffy pink adventure on #AckleyBridge and will always remember it alongside @AmyLHickman the yin to my yang, beautiful on screen family @codyryxo @sampower_sam and all the cast and crew. So grateful. Keep watching!”
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