Brenda Blethyn broke her social media silence on Thursday, following the announcement that she will be leaving the ITV drama Vera after 12 seasons. The 78-year-old actress shared her thoughts on her departure and thanked fans for their support, admitting that it will be difficult for her to say goodbye to the role. Blethyn wrote, ‘Many thanks to everyone for your good wishes. So very much appreciated. Getting ready to start filming Series 14 of Vera next week. Gonna be hard saying farewell.’ Fans quickly took to social media to express their sadness at the news and their appreciation for Blethyn’s portrayal of Vera Stanhope. One fan wrote, ‘Thanks for your rendition of Vera, what a detective, what a woman!’ while another added, ‘You’re such an amazing actress and deserve the most outstanding recognition for your role as Vera and are so going to be missed.’ A third fan tweeted, ‘Oh no! Not the last series! I shall miss it terribly. Really enjoyed every episode xx.’ Blethyn’s decision to leave Vera comes after 12 years of playing the titular role, during which time she has become synonymous with the character. The actress has received critical acclaim for her performance and has won numerous awards for her work on the show. While fans will be sad to see Blethyn leave Vera, they can be assured that she will be back on their screens in other projects soon.
Brenda Blethyn Breaks Silence on Leaving Vera
