Casualty viewers break down in tears as nurse Duffy dies after fatal seizure in front of devastated husband Charlie
CASUALTY viewers were left heartbroken tonight as show stalwart Lisa ‘Duffy’ Duffin died from a catastrophic bleed on the brain.
The long-serving nurse was suffering from dementia when she had a fatal seizure.
A CT scan showed that a pre-existing bleed on the brain had escalated and there was nothing that could be done for her.
Her husband Charlie was devastated, accusing his colleagues of not doing enough to save her.
But Robyn Miller did her best to console him, before Charlie was left alone with Duffy and reminisced over their cherished memories.
Viewers broke down watching the emotional scenes, with one writing on Twitter: “I’ve had tears in my eyes this whole episode; I’m going to be bawling by the end for Duffy and Charlie #Casualty.”
Another posted: “This episode of Casualty is going to end me.”
Actress Cathy Shipton announced she was leaving late last year, saying: “Walking in Duffy’s shoes through the years has taught me so much for which I’ll be forever grateful.
“I’m honoured and humbled to have played this inspiring woman.
“With sadness, but a sense of completion, l say goodbye.”
Speaking to Inside Soap in June 2019, Cathy said: “Duffy realises that her department is carrying a potential liability.
“Despite the fact she acted professionally, and Mr Coulson apologises, Duffy decides to call it a day.
“She doesn’t want to end up making a choice that could be medically questionable.”
Since first appearing in the drama in 1986, Cathy has starred in more than 350 episodes.
And her character Duffy has been part of some big storylines addressing important topics including HIV, suicide, sexual assault and mental health.
Her character has already been forced to step down as a nurse at the hospital as her dementia deteriorates.
Duffy is set to suffer from a mini-stroke as her health continues to suffer.
She married Charlie Fairhead in 2017 after the will-they-won’t-they drama was teased throughout their years on the show.