Coronation Street star marks 10 years since devastating exit and character who is ‘forever missed’

Gone, but not forgotten. RIP, Kylie Platt. (Picture: ITV) Sorry, Shona. David Platt’s love story with the dearly departed Kylie Platt will always have a special place in our hearts on Coronation Street – and we’re not alone. Actor Jack P Shepherd, who portrays David,recently marked the ten-year anniversary of the death of his then-onscreen-wife Kylie, played by Paula Lane with an Instagram post full of pictures and videos commemorating her heart-breaking death on the Cobbles. ’10 years ago we said goodbye to Kylie Platt,’ Jack posted. ‘Here’s some behind the scenes pictures and vids, it was a great story & the most challenging story I’ve played 💔forever missed’ Gone, but not forgotten. RIP, Kylie Platt. (Picture: ITV) The post was a highlight reel showing those heartbreaking final moments where Kylie, after being stabbed the villainous Clayton (Hibbs Callum Harrison) while trying to protect her friend Gemma Winter (Dolly Rose Campbell), died in David’s arms. Shut up. We’re not crying, you’re crying. (Picture: ITV) Jack honoured the story as one of of the “most challenging” he’s played during his 26 year tenure on Coronation Street, and that’s going against some pretty stiff competition. Greatest hits include surviving serial killer Richard Hillman’s (Brian Capron) reign of terror, pushing his own mother Gail (Helen Worth) down the stairs, struggling with epilepsy, putting his own brother Nick (Ben Price) in a coma, not to mention countless scams, rampages and struggles with anger. Ask Metro Use AI to go deeper into the stories you care about – powered by Metro and trusted publications. Then came Kylie, who David fell head over heels with during a holiday in Tenerife. Lo and behold, he came back to Coronation Street with his new fiancée on his arm, who just so happened to be the half-sister of the legendarily gobby Rovers’ barmaid Becky McDonald’s (Katherine Kelly) half-sister. Needless to say, David’s choice in bride did not go down well with Gail, especially when Kylie brought a whole heap of trouble to the Platts’ door. Gail did not approve. (Picture: ITV) Nonetheless, the pair ended up getting married and welcoming a daughter, Lily Platt (Grace Ashcroft-Gardner). However, after Kylie killed her drug-dealing dangerous ex Callum Logan (Sean Ward) in self-defence, she and David decided to head to Barbados for a fresh start. Unfortunately, Kylie never made it off the Cobbles and killed by Callum’s mate Clayton in harrowing scenes. Even ten years later, this tear-jerking classic Coronation Street moment still as fans took to Instagram to heap praise upon the scene. One fan wrote ‘Two actors with a connection and incredible focus . Joined at the hip in a storyline that created iconic scenes to say goodbye to Kylie Platt . A moment on the cobbled street that will always be remembered’ Another fan admitted that they will always love David and Kylie, so much so that his current marriage to Shona Platt never quite measures up. ‘David and Kylie were the best together not saying I hate David and Shona love them but it just different’ It wasn’t just fans who were feeling nostalgic. Jack’s onscreen sister, Tina O’Brien (Sarah Platt), bombarded the comment section with emojis, and Paula Lane herself also commented, feeling nostalgic for the days of #Dylie. She wrote: ‘Our song was on the radio the other day and every time it reminds me…Lana Del Rey – video games! Yep we were great!’ Paula Lane went on to star in numerous TV shows. (Picture: Ken McKay/ITV/Shutterstock) In 2016, Lane announced that she’d be leaving Corrie to go on maternity leave, adding that the decision to leave the soap hadn’t been an easy one. She continued: “I have enjoyed every moment of my time on Coronation Street and learnt so much in the process.’ “I have an amazing on-screen family who have become friends for life so this decision was not taken lightly. But sometimes you just have to follow your heart and I am excited about what the future has to offer both personally and professionally.” Deals of the Day Wuka launches the UK’s first period-proof swimwear for heavy flows Bridgerton fans are rushing to buy these new Netflix-inspired perfumes now £12 off The affordable summer wardrobe update you'll wear from rooftop drinks to beach holidays The £7.99 lip balm beauty fans love for glossy, hydrated lips just dropped four new shades This Keskine hydrogel mask could fix your summer skin Since her departure from Corrie, Lane has starred in numerous TV shows, including Call The Midwife, Father Brown and City 17, and a role in Emmerdale as Ella Foster. Arrow MORE: Emmerdale star to return to screens after 2 years Arrow MORE: Emmerdale launches unexpected new spin-off series with first episode imminent Arrow MORE: Coronation Street’s Beverley Callard ‘so happy’ as she shares cancer update The Soaps Newsletter – Weekly Sign up for exclusive spoilers and interviews, handpicked by our Soaps Editor.