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EastEnders' Natalie Cassidy to undergo huge makeover as she quits soap after 32 years


Natalie Cassidy, who has played Sonia Fowler on EastEnders since 1993, is planning a drastic makeover after quitting the BBC soap later this year

Soap lovers are on the edge of their seats for Sonia Fowler's exit from EastEnders, and Natalie Cassidy is ready to switch things up with a major makeover to celebrate her character's departure. The Islington native, 41, has become a household name as the much-adored nurse on the BBC One show since 1993, blazing through some memorable plots - from scandalous love twists to gritty legal drama – all while maintaining Sonia's consistent look. Patsy recently reminisced about their long-standing friendship with a throwback post on Instagram, featuring Bianca's iconic 1997 wedding to Ricky Butcher, and reflecting on their shared history at stage school.

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